Match report

Benfica B Reverses FC Porto B's Early Lead, Secures Victory (2-3) in Segunda Liga Clash

FC Porto B
FC Porto B
2–3
FT
Benfica B
Benfica B
May 13, 2022

In a dramatic turn of events in the Segunda Liga, Benfica B managed to recover from an early two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling victory against FC Porto B with a scoreline of 3-2. The match saw D. Namaso opening the scoring for FC Porto B in the ninth minute and doubling their lead through a penalty at the half-hour mark. However, Benfica B fought back valiantly with goals from Jair Tavares, Duk, and M. Nobrega to snatch a crucial win.

Key Facts

  • FC Porto B opened the scoring in the 9th minute through D. Namaso.
  • Benfica B equalized via Jair Tavares in the 26th minute.
  • D. Namaso scored a penalty for FC Porto B in the 39th minute, giving them a 2-1 lead.
  • M. Nobrega and Duk scored for Benfica B in the 53rd and 58th minutes respectively.
  • Benfica B secured their third goal through M. Nobrega at the end of the half.

Lineups

FC Porto B

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 71 Francisco Meixedo (G)
  • 97 Zé Pedro (D)
  • 60 Tomás Esteves (D)
  • 43 João Marcelo (D)
  • 72 Rodrigo Pinheiro (D)
  • 62 Rodrigo Fernandes
  • 64 M. Ndiaye (M)
  • 67 Vasco Sousa (M)
  • 81 Silvestre Varela (F)
  • 42 D. Loader (F)
  • 70 Gonçalo Borges (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 Peglow
  • 84 Levi Faustino
  • 82 Diogo Ressurreição
  • 89 E. Ifoni
  • 55 João Mendes
  • 32 R. Runje
  • 44 Romain Correia
  • 57 Sidnei Tavares
  • 95 Leonardo Borges

Benfica B

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 Samuel Soares (G)
  • 89 Pedro Álvaro (D)
  • 59 Miguel Nóbrega (D)
  • 70 Filipe Cruz (D)
  • 62 Fábio Baptista (D)
  • 54 Diogo Capitão
  • 68 Rafael Brito (M)
  • 73 C. Ndour (M)
  • 85 Úmaro Embaló (F)
  • 42 Luis Lopes (F)
  • 48 Jair Tavares (F)

Substitutes

  • 65 Rafael Rodrigues
  • 53 A. Bajrami
  • 79 Diogo Nascimento
  • 52 Henrique Pereira
  • 90 Luís Semedo
  • 43 João Neto
  • 46 Gerson Sousa
  • 92 Tiago Cóser
  • 98 Fábio Duarte

Timeline

  1. FC Porto B
    9' FC Porto B Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Namaso
  2. Benfica B
    26' Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    Jair Tavares
  3. FC Porto B
    39' FC Porto B Goal · Penalty
    D. Namaso
  4. Benfica B
    46' Benfica B subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabinho Baptista · On: Rafael Rodrigues
  5. Benfica B
    53' Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    Duk
  6. Benfica B
    56' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Álvaro
  7. Benfica B
    58' Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Nobrega
  8. FC Porto B
    65' FC Porto B subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Sousa · On: Peglow
  9. FC Porto B
    65' FC Porto B subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrigo Fernandes · On: Levi Faustino
  10. Benfica B
    67' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Rodrigues
  11. FC Porto B
    69' FC Porto B Card · Yellow Card
    T. Esteves
  12. FC Porto B
    72' FC Porto B Card · Yellow Card
    R. Pinheiro
  13. FC Porto B
    76' FC Porto B subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Borges · On: Diogo Ressurreição
  14. FC Porto B
    76' FC Porto B subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Silvestre Varela · On: E. Ifoni
  15. FC Porto B
    79' FC Porto B Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ifoni
  16. FC Porto B
    82' FC Porto B Card · Yellow Card
    Mor Ndiaye
  17. Benfica B
    83' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Brito
  18. FC Porto B
    84' FC Porto B subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Esteves · On: João Mendes
  19. Benfica B
    86' Benfica B subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafael Brito · On: A. Bajrami
  20. Benfica B
    86' Benfica B subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diogo Capitão · On: D. Nascimento
  21. Benfica B
    88' Benfica B subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jair Tavares · On: H. Pereira
  22. Benfica B
    90'+2 Benfica B subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Duk · On: L. Semedo

Match Stats

Stat FC Porto B Benfica B
Fouls
Pass Accuracy
Offsides
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots
Corners 8 4
Total Passes
Yellow Cards 6 3
Blocked Shots
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Possession
Accurate Passes
Shots Inside Box
Saves
Shots Outside Box

Key Match Notes

  • Jair Tavares' early goal for Benfica B in the 26th minute marked a significant momentum shift, narrowing FC Porto's lead.
  • Duk and M. Nobrega's timely goals in quick succession starting from the 53rd minute completely reversed the match's direction, allowing Benfica B to take control and secure their victory.