Match report

Benfica Secures 3-0 Victory Over AVS in Primeira Liga

AVS
AVS
0–3
FT
Benfica
Benfica
Sep 20, 2025

Benfica dominated the match against AVS in Primeira Liga action on September 20th, securing a convincing 3-0 victory that showcased their superior play throughout the game. Goals from G. Sudakov, V. Pavlidis, and F. Ivanovic sealed the deal for Benfica as they maintained control over an underwhelming AVS.

Key Facts

  • • Benfica secured three goals against AVS in a decisive Primeira Liga match.
  • • G. Sudakov scored first at 45 minutes, followed by V. Pavlidis with a penalty at 59 minutes and F. Ivanovic added the third goal at 64 minutes.
  • • AVS had two yellow cards, one for Simão at 40 minutes and another earlier in the match due to a substitution.
  • • Benfica made several substitutions late into the game to manage their lead.

Lineups

AVS

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 93 Simao (G)
  • 4 S. Bane (D)
  • 42 C. Devenish (D)
  • 3 Paulo Vitor (D)
  • 24 Kiki (D)
  • 15 J. Grau (M)
  • 11 T. Akinsola (M)
  • 27 A. Algobia (M)
  • 17 B. Lourenco (M)
  • 14 O. Perea (M)
  • 7 Tomane (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 Joao Goncalves
  • 8 Pedro Lima
  • 10 R. Barbosa
  • 12 D. Rivas
  • 18 Nene
  • 20 D. Duarte
  • 21 G. Neiva
  • 23 G. Mendonca
  • 33 A. Santos

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Trubin (G)
  • 17 A. Dedic (D)
  • 4 A. Silva (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 26 S. Dahl (D)
  • 20 R. Rios (M)
  • 5 E. Barrenechea (M)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 10 G. Sudakov (M)
  • 14 V. Pavlidis (F)
  • 9 F. Ivanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 S. Soares
  • 3 R. Obrador
  • 18 L. Barreiro
  • 21 A. Schjelderup
  • 25 G. Prestianni
  • 39 H. Araujo
  • 44 T. Araujo
  • 68 J. Veloso
  • 84 J. Rego

Timeline

  1. AVS
    16' AVS subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Lourenco · On: Pedro Lima
  2. Benfica
    29' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    António Silva

    Foul

  3. AVS
    40' AVS Card · Yellow Card
    Simão

    Time wasting

  4. Benfica
    45' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Sudakov · Assist: V. Pavlidis
  5. Benfica
    59' Benfica Goal · Penalty
    V. Pavlidis
  6. Benfica
    64' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ivanovic · Assist: V. Pavlidis
  7. AVS
    66' AVS subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kiki Afonso · On: D. Rivas
  8. AVS
    66' AVS subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Perea · On: G. Neiva
  9. Benfica
    71' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Barrenechea · On: L. Barreiro
  10. Benfica
    71' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ivanovic · On: Andreas Schjelderup
  11. AVS
    79' AVS subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Algobia · On: R. Barbosa
  12. AVS
    79' AVS subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tomané · On: D. Duarte
  13. Benfica
    81' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dedic · On: T. Araujo
  14. Benfica
    86' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Sudakov · On: G. Prestianni
  15. Benfica
    86' Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Aursnes · On: J. Rego

Match Stats

Stat AVS Benfica
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 89%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 19
Corners 2 1
Total Passes 297 531
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 1 6
xG 0.88 2.09
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 229 474
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The opening goal by G. Sudakov just before halftime shifted momentum towards Benfica, putting pressure on AVS to respond.
  • ▸ V. Pavlidis' penalty goal further weakened AVS's resolve and solidified Benfica’s control over the game.