Match report

Nacional Defeats Benfica B 3–1 in Segunda Liga Clash

Nacional
Nacional
3–1
FT
Benfica B
Benfica B
Mar 8, 2020

Nacional emerged victorious over Benfica B with a 3–1 win, showcasing a strong defensive performance and capitalizing on their offensive opportunities. Goals from B. Riascos, João Camacho, and an own goal by B. Kalaica secured the win, despite Pedro Álvaro's late effort for Benfica B. The match was punctuated with several yellow cards and a red card for Nacional's L. Mosevich, but the team managed to hold off Benfica B's efforts to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Nacional 3–1 Benfica B
  • • Goals: B. Riascos (45'), João Camacho (56'), B. Kalaica (OG, 88')
  • • Pedro Álvaro (48') scored for Benfica B
  • • L. Mosevich was sent off in the 90th minute
  • • Nacional secured a crucial victory in the Segunda Liga

Lineups

Nacional

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Daniel (G)
  • 44 Julio (D)
  • 17 João Vigário (D)
  • 22 Kalindi (D)
  • 3 L. Mosevich (D)
  • 14 Rúben Micael (M)
  • 80 Vítor Gonçalves (M)
  • 94 B. Riascos (F)
  • 7 João Camacho (M)
  • 23 Witi (M)
  • 55 Nuno Borges (M)

Substitutes

  • 6 A. Alhassan
  • 9 Perotti
  • 8 Jota
  • 10 M. Borgnino
  • 12 Gauther
  • 33 Rui Correia
  • 35 B. Rochez

Benfica B

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 98 Fábio Duarte (G)
  • 75 B. Kalaica (D)
  • 23 T. Ebuehi (D)
  • 89 Pedro Álvaro (D)
  • 43 E. Pereyra (D)
  • 38 Morato (D)
  • 81 I. Vukotić (M)
  • 92 David Tavares (M)
  • 80 Daniel (F)
  • 53 Rodrigo Conceição (F)
  • 88 Gonçalo Ramos (M)

Substitutes

  • 41 Samuel Pedro
  • 96 Diogo Almeida
  • 63 G. Owusu
  • 65 Luis Pinheiro
  • 94 Diogo Garrido
  • 58 Ronaldo Camará

Timeline

  1. Benfica B
    9' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Álvaro
  2. Benfica B
    37' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Elías Pereyra
  3. Nacional
    45' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    B. Riascos
  4. Nacional
    45' Nacional Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Riascos
  5. Nacional
    46' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Júlio César
  6. Benfica B
    48' Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    Pedro Álvaro
  7. Nacional
    56' Nacional Goal · Normal Goal
    João Camacho
  8. Benfica B
    66' Benfica B subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Ramos · On: Samuel Pedro
  9. Nacional
    67' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Nuno Borges
  10. Nacional
    71' Nacional subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nuno Borges · On: I. Alhassan
  11. Benfica B
    72' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    R. Conceicao
  12. Nacional
    78' Nacional subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Witi · On: Perotti
  13. Nacional
    86' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    L. Mosevich
  14. Benfica B
    86' Benfica B subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Ebuehi · On: Diogo Almeida
  15. Nacional
    88' Nacional Goal · Own Goal
    B. Kalaica
  16. Nacional
    90' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    L. Mosevich
  17. Nacional
    90' Nacional Card · Red Card
    L. Mosevich
  18. Nacional
    90' Nacional subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vítor Gonçalves · On: Jota

Match Stats

Stat Nacional Benfica B
Fouls 25 22
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 8 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 7 10
Corners 4 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 8 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ B. Riascos's goal in the 45th minute gave Nacional a crucial lead before halftime, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ João Camacho's goal in the 56th minute extended Nacional's lead, effectively sealing the victory despite Benfica B's late push
  • ▸ The own goal by B. Kalaica in the 88th minute further secured Nacional's advantage, despite the red card for L. Mosevich in the 90th minute