Match report

Benfica Defeats Maccabi Haifa 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Benfica
Benfica
2–0
FT
Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa
Sep 6, 2022

In an important match for their UEFA Champions League campaign, Benfica defeated Maccabi Haifa with a convincing 2-0 scoreline. Goals by Rafa Silva and A. Grimaldo turned the tide in favor of the Portuguese team, who showcased strong teamwork and determination to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Benfica 2-0 Maccabi Haifa
  • • Goals: Rafa Silva (49'), A. Grimaldo (54')
  • • Yellow Cards: G. Ramos (Benfica), Neta Lavi, A. Seck (Maccabi Haifa)
  • • Substitutions (Benfica): P. Musa for G. Ramos, David Neres for F. Aursnes, Diogo Gonçalves and Chiquinho for Rafa Silva and João Mário
  • • Substitutions (Maccabi Haifa): Omer Atzili for D. David, S. Podgoreanu for A. Seck, F. Pierrot for N. Rukavytsya, S. Menachem for S. Podgoreanu

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 6 A. Bah (D)
  • 66 António Silva (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 61 Florentino (M)
  • 13 E. Fernández (M)
  • 7 David Neres (M)
  • 27 Rafa (M)
  • 20 João Mário (M)
  • 88 Gonçalo Ramos (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 P. Musa
  • 8 F. Aursnes
  • 17 Diogo Gonçalves
  • 22 Chiquinho
  • 77 Helton Leite
  • 18 Rodrigo Pinho
  • 2 Gilberto
  • 39 Henrique Araújo
  • 25 J. Brooks
  • 23 M. Ristić
  • 55 Paulo Bernardo
  • 93 J. Draxler

Maccabi Haifa

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 44 J. Cohen (G)
  • 2 D. Sundgren (D)
  • 30 A. Seck (D)
  • 19 D. Batubinsika (D)
  • 3 S. Goldberg (D)
  • 8 D. Haziza (D)
  • 10 T. Chery (M)
  • 6 N. Lavi (M)
  • 4 A. Muhammad (M)
  • 9 F. Pierrot (F)
  • 21 D. David (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Abu Fani
  • 7 O. Atzili
  • 17 S. Podgoreanu
  • 13 N. Rukavytsya
  • 12 S. Menachem
  • 15 O. Arad
  • 11 M. Tchibota
  • 36 Y. Eliyahu
  • 55 R. Gershon
  • 90 R. Mashpati
  • 33 M. Levy
  • 27 P. Cornud

Timeline

  1. Maccabi Haifa
    31' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Muhammad · On: M. Abu Fani
  2. Benfica
    44' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    G. Ramos

    Foul

  3. Benfica
    46' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Ramos · On: P. Musa
  4. Maccabi Haifa
    46' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. David · On: Omer Atzili
  5. Benfica
    49' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafa Silva · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  6. Benfica
    54' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Grimaldo
  7. Maccabi Haifa
    59' Maccabi Haifa Card · Yellow Card
    Neta Lavi

    Foul

  8. Maccabi Haifa
    63' Maccabi Haifa Card · Yellow Card
    A. Seck

    Foul

  9. Benfica
    65' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: David Neres · On: F. Aursnes
  10. Maccabi Haifa
    67' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Seck · On: S. Podgoreanu
  11. Maccabi Haifa
    78' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Pierrot · On: N. Rukavytsya
  12. Maccabi Haifa
    78' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Podgoreanu · On: S. Menachem
  13. Benfica
    79' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: Diogo Gonçalves
  14. Benfica
    79' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: João Mário · On: Chiquinho

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Maccabi Haifa
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 79%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 7
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 520 404
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 438 319
Shots Inside Box 7 1
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rafa Silva's goal at the 49th minute marked a turning point as it broke Maccabi Haifa’s resistance and boosted Benfica’s confidence.
  • ▸ A. Grimaldo’s second goal at the 54th minute effectively sealed the victory, leaving Maccabi Haifa struggling to find an equalizer.