Match report

Benfica B Secures Thrilling 4-3 Win Over Academica In Segunda Liga

Academica
Academica
3–4
FT
Benfica B
Benfica B
Mar 11, 2022

Benfica B managed to secure a thrilling victory over Academica with a final score of 4-3, marking a significant event in the Segunda Liga season. Despite conceding an early goal, J. Resende's brace and crucial late goals from M. Neto and T. Gouveia ensured Benfica B's lead. João Carlos twice found the back of the net for Academica, but a red card to M. Caballero in stoppage time sealed their fate.

Key Facts

  • • J. Resende scored two goals for Benfica B at 36' and 66'.
  • • João Carlos netted twice for Academica at 49' and 53'.
  • • M. Neto found the back of the net for Benfica B at 74'.
  • • T. Gouveia scored a crucial goal in stoppage time, sealing victory for Benfica B.
  • • Fabinho Baptista (Benfica B) and Reko (Academica) received yellow cards early on.
  • • M. Caballero was red-carded for Academica at 90'.

Lineups

Academica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Stojković (G)
  • 83 Zé Castro (D)
  • 46 Jorge Fellipe (D)
  • 29 João Diogo (D)
  • 5 David Sualehe (D)
  • 28 Reko (M)
  • 8 Mimito Biai (M)
  • 20 Traquina (F)
  • 10 J. Toro (M)
  • 50 João Carlos (F)
  • 30 Tomás Costa (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 S. Fatai
  • 73 Pedro Justiniano
  • 13 Fábio Vianna
  • 39 M. Caballero
  • 99 Fábio Fortes
  • 16 Vasco Gomes
  • 19 Luís Aurélio
  • 77 Hugo Seco
  • 91 Mika

Benfica B

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 45 L. Kokubo (G)
  • 89 Pedro Álvaro (D)
  • 59 Miguel Nóbrega (D)
  • 57 Sandro Cruz (D)
  • 62 Fábio Baptista (D)
  • 54 Diogo Capitão
  • 76 Martim Neto (M)
  • 73 C. Ndour (M)
  • 47 Tiago Gouveia (F)
  • 52 Henrique Pereira (F)
  • 51 João Resende (F)

Substitutes

  • 65 Rafael Rodrigues
  • 70 Filipe Cruz
  • 60 Nuno Félix
  • 50 B. Kalaica
  • 90 Luís Semedo
  • 48 Jair Tavares
  • 96 Diego Moreira
  • 98 Fábio Duarte
  • 87 João Neves

Timeline

  1. Benfica B
    20' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Fabinho Baptista
  2. Benfica B
    36' Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Resende
  3. Academica
    44' Academica Card · Yellow Card
    Reko
  4. Academica
    45'+1 Academica Card · Yellow Card
    David Sualehe
  5. Academica
    49' Academica Goal · Normal Goal
    João Carlos
  6. Academica
    53' Academica Goal · Normal Goal
    João Carlos
  7. Academica
    56' Academica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Toro · On: S. Fatai
  8. Benfica B
    60' Benfica B subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabinho Baptista · On: Rafael Rodrigues
  9. Benfica B
    61' Benfica B subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Cruz · On: Filipe Cruz
  10. Benfica B
    66' Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Resende
  11. Academica
    68' Academica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jorge Fellipe · On: Pedro Justiniano
  12. Benfica B
    71' Benfica B subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diogo Capitão · On: Nuno Félix
  13. Benfica B
    74' Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Neto
  14. Benfica B
    77' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    H. Pereira
  15. Benfica B
    78' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    M. Nobrega
  16. Academica
    80' Academica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: David Sualehe · On: Fábio Vianna
  17. Benfica B
    81' Benfica B subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Ndour · On: B. Kalaica
  18. Benfica B
    82' Benfica B subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Resende · On: L. Semedo
  19. Academica
    87' Academica Card · Yellow Card
    Fábio Fortes
  20. Academica
    88' Academica Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Caballero
  21. Benfica B
    90'+6 Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Gouveia
  22. Benfica B
    90'+7 Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    T. Gouveia
  23. Academica
    90' Academica Card · Red Card
    M. Caballero

Match Stats

Stat Academica Benfica B
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 4 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 5
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Resende's first goal for Benfica B in the 36th minute ignited a crucial response.
  • ▸ João Carlos' brace within five minutes (49' and 53') put Academica in control, only to see Benfica B retaliate with goals from J. Resende (66'), M. Neto (74'), and T. Gouveia (stoppage time).
  • ▸ Academica's red card to M. Caballero marked a turning point as they struggled to hold off the relentless attack of Benfica B.