Match report

SC Covilha Defeats Benfica B 2-1 in Segunda Liga Clash

SC Covilha
SC Covilha
2–1
FT
Benfica B
Benfica B
Mar 12, 2023

SC Covilha stunned visiting Benfica B with a solid 2-1 victory at home. Gilberto Silva opened the scoring for Covilha just before halftime, followed by W. Aponza's penalty in the second half. Despite Gilson Benchimol’s goal for Benfica B, the hosts held on to secure three vital points in the Segunda Liga.

Key Facts

  • • Gilberto Silva scored the opening goal at 45 minutes
  • • W. Aponza converted a penalty at 53 minutes
  • • Gilson Benchimol reduced the deficit for Benfica B at 57 minutes

Lineups

SC Covilha

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 24 Bruno Bolas (G)
  • 14 Jaime (D)
  • 33 Ângelo (D)
  • 71 Lucão (D)
  • 23 Nuno Rodrigues (F)
  • 8 Gilberto Silva (M)
  • 80 Kelvin Medina (M)
  • 74 K. Shinga (D)
  • 70 Traquina (F)
  • 19 W. Aponza (F)
  • 45 S. Fatai (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Jorginho
  • 3 Casagrande
  • 1 Igor Araújo
  • 4 M. Adams
  • 5 Yang Sena
  • 10 Zé Tiago
  • 16 Diogo Cornélio
  • 18 A. Mársico
  • 22 Gildo Vilanculos

Benfica B

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 75 André Gomes
  • 70 Filipe Cruz (D)
  • 54 Diogo Capitão
  • 62 L. Lacroix (D)
  • 65 Rafael Rodrigues (D)
  • 74 Ž. Jevšenak (M)
  • 58 Maestro (M)
  • 52 Henrique Pereira (F)
  • 46 Gerson Sousa (F)
  • 80 Pedro Santos (M)
  • 42 Gilson Benchimol (F)

Substitutes

  • 90 Luís Semedo
  • 96 Diego Moreira
  • 47 A. Feratovič
  • 71 João Tomé
  • 78 Kiko
  • 53 Ricardo Teixeira
  • 79 Diogo Nascimento
  • 89 João Neto
  • 92 Pedro de Souza

Timeline

  1. Benfica B
    18' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Gilson Benchimol
  2. Benfica B
    44' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    L. Lacroix
  3. SC Covilha
    45' SC Covilha Goal · Normal Goal
    Gilberto Silva
  4. Benfica B
    52' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Diogo Capitão
  5. SC Covilha
    53' SC Covilha Goal · Penalty
    W. Aponza
  6. Benfica B
    57' Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    Gilson Benchimol
  7. Benfica B
    63' Benfica B subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Santos · On: L. Semedo
  8. Benfica B
    72' Benfica B subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gerson Sousa · On: D. Moreira
  9. Benfica B
    72' Benfica B subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Lacroix · On: A. Feratovič
  10. SC Covilha
    74' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Traquina · On: Jorginho
  11. SC Covilha
    83' SC Covilha Card · Yellow Card
    K. Shinga
  12. Benfica B
    85' Benfica B subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Filipe Cruz · On: J. Tome
  13. Benfica B
    85' Benfica B subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Maestro · On: Kiko
  14. SC Covilha
    90'+1 SC Covilha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nuno Rodrigues · On: Casagrande
  15. Benfica B
    90'+5 Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Rodrigues

Match Stats

Stat SC Covilha Benfica B
Fouls 19 13
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 8
Corners 3 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ SC Covilha's early goal by Gilberto Silva just before halftime set a confident tone and gave them an immediate advantage.
  • ▸ W. Aponza's penalty in the second half extended their lead, securing momentum and control over the match.