Match report

Benfica B Secures Victory Over Vilaverdense in Segunda Liga

Benfica B
Benfica B
2–0
FT
Vilaverdense
Vilaverdense
Feb 24, 2024

Benfica B secured a decisive victory over Vilaverdense in their latest Segunda Liga fixture, winning by a score of 2-0. Rafael Rodrigues and Nuno Félix were the key scorers for Benfica B. Despite early yellow cards, both teams showed resilience throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Benfica B defeated Vilaverdense 2-0 in the Segunda Liga.
  • • Rafael Rodrigues scored the first goal for Benfica B at minute 24.
  • • Nuno Félix converted a penalty to make it 2-0 at minute 49.
  • • Vilaverdense's Ericson and Gonçalo Teixeira received yellow cards.

Lineups

Benfica B

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 75 André Gomes
  • 82 Diogo Spencer (D)
  • 76 Gustavo Marques (D)
  • 81 A. Bajrami (D)
  • 48 Rafael Rodrigues (D)
  • 86 Diogo Prioste (M)
  • 60 Nuno Félix (M)
  • 79 Hugo Félix (M)
  • 80 Pedro Santos (M)
  • 89 Gustavo Varela (F)
  • 52 Henrique Pereira (M)

Substitutes

  • 77 Gerson Sousa
  • 84 João Rêgo
  • 88 Cauê
  • 83 Rafael Luís
  • 71 João Tomé
  • 57 José Precatado
  • 62 L. Lacroix
  • 74 Ž. Jevšenak
  • 92 Pedro de Souza

Vilaverdense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 93 Rogério Santos (G)
  • 27 Carlos Freitas (D)
  • 3 Laércio Morais (D)
  • 26 João Batista (D)
  • 12 E. Maviram (D)
  • 88 Lénio Neves (M)
  • 23 Ericson (M)
  • 10 André Soares (M)
  • 8 João Caiado (M)
  • 7 Gonçalo Teixeira (M)
  • 11 Bruno Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 70 Boubacar Hanne
  • 25 S. Seedorf
  • 17 Ansu Fati
  • 19 Armando Lopes
  • 5 M. Sako
  • 6 B. Konaté
  • 52 J. Burst
  • 82 Cajó

Timeline

  1. Benfica B
    14' Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Rodrigues
  2. Vilaverdense
    18' Vilaverdense Card · Yellow Card
    Ericson
  3. Benfica B
    24' Benfica B Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafael Rodrigues
  4. Benfica B
    45'+1 Benfica B Card · Yellow Card
    P. Santos
  5. Benfica B
    49' Benfica B Goal · Penalty
    Nuno Félix
  6. Vilaverdense
    55' Vilaverdense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ericson · On: Boubacar Hanne
  7. Vilaverdense
    64' Vilaverdense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruno Silva · On: S. Seedorf
  8. Benfica B
    65' Benfica B subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Pereira · On: Gerson Sousa
  9. Benfica B
    66' Benfica B subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Felix · On: J. Rego
  10. Benfica B
    66' Benfica B subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Varela · On: Cauê
  11. Vilaverdense
    77' Vilaverdense Card · Yellow Card
    Gonçalo Teixeira
  12. Benfica B
    77' Benfica B subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Prioste · On: R. Luis
  13. Vilaverdense
    80' Vilaverdense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joao Caiado · On: Ansu Fati
  14. Vilaverdense
    80' Vilaverdense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Maviram · On: Armando Lopes
  15. Benfica B
    82' Benfica B subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Santos · On: J. Tome

Match Stats

Stat Benfica B Vilaverdense
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 1 9
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rafael Rodrigues' early goal (minute 24) set the tone for Benfica B.
  • ▸ The conversion of a penalty by Nuno Félix in the second half solidified Benfica B's lead and control over the game.