Match report
Benfica Secures Narrow Victory Over GIL Vicente In Primeira Liga
GIL Vicente
1–2
FT
Benfica
Mar 2, 2026
Benfica narrowly secured a crucial win against GIL Vicente, overcoming the underdogs to claim a 2-1 victory in their Primeira Liga encounter. The game was a test of resilience for Benfica as they managed to hold off a determined GIL Vicente comeback effort.
Key Facts
- • V. Pavlidis scored the opening goal for Benfica in the 35th minute, assisted by António Silva.
- • GIL Vicente equalized with a goal from Héctor Hernández in the 51st minute, assisted by S. Garcia.
- • Andreas Schjelderup's goal in the 73rd minute secured victory for Benfica, giving them the final score of 2-1.
- • Nicolás Otamendi and Andreas Schjelderup were both issued yellow cards for Benfica during the match.
Lineups
GIL Vicente
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 Lucão (G)
- 2 Zé Carlos (D)
- 4 Marvin Elimbi (D)
- 39 Jonathan Buatu (D)
- 3 Ghislain Konan (D)
- 5 Facundo Cáseres (M)
- 10 Luís Esteves (M)
- 77 Murilo Souza (M)
- 95 Santi García (M)
- 27 Agustín Moreira (M)
- 23 Héctor Hernández (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Joelson Fernandes
- 29 Carlos Eduardo
- 20 Hevertton Santos
- 32 Martin Fernández
- 99 Daniel Figueira
- 48 Antonio Espigares
- 6 Zé Carlos
- 17 Sergio Bermejo
- 80 Rodrigo Rodrigues
Benfica
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Anatoliy Trubin (G)
- 17 Amar Dedić (D)
- 4 António Silva (D)
- 30 Nicolás Otamendi (D)
- 26 Samuel Dahl (D)
- 18 Leandro Barreiro (M)
- 8 Fredrik Aursnes (M)
- 25 Gianluca Prestianni (M)
- 27 Rafa Silva (M)
- 21 Andreas Schjelderup (M)
- 14 Vangelis Pavlidis (F)
Substitutes
- 5 Enzo Barrenechea
- 11 Dodi Lukebakio
- 20 Richard Ríos
- 6 Alexander Bah
- 24 Samuel Soares
- 15 Sidny Lopes Cabral
- 44 Tomás Araújo
- 62 José Neto
- 72 Anísio Cabral
Timeline
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35' Benfica Goal · Normal GoalV. Pavlidis · Assist: António Silva
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39' Benfica Card · Yellow CardNicolás Otamendi
Foul
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45' GIL Vicente Card · Yellow CardUnknown player
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51' Benfica subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Aursnes · On: E. Barrenechea
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51' GIL Vicente Goal · Normal GoalHéctor Hernández · Assist: S. Garcia
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58' GIL Vicente Card · Yellow CardFacundo Cáseres
Tripping
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69' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Moreira · On: J. Fernandes
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69' Benfica subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Barreiro · On: Richard Ríos
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69' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 1Off: Héctor Hernández · On: Carlos Eduardo
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73' Benfica Goal · Normal GoalAndreas Schjelderup
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76' Benfica Card · Yellow CardAndreas Schjelderup
Tripping
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82' Benfica subst · Substitution 4Off: Andreas Schjelderup · On: A. Bah
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83' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 3Off: Facundo Cáseres · On: M. Fernandez
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83' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 4Off: Ze Carlos · On: S. Hevertton
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87' GIL Vicente Card · Yellow CardMarvin Elimbi
Roughing
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90'+1 Benfica Card · Yellow CardA. Bah
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | GIL Vicente | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 76% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 372 | 392 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | 0.83 | 1.17 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 5 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 300 | 298 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ V. Pavlidis' early goal in the 35th minute gave Benfica a crucial lead, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ Héctor Hernández's equalizing goal in the 51st minute brought GIL Vicente back into contention, but Andreas Schjelderup's timely response in the 73rd minute proved decisive.