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Taça da Liga Group Stage · 1
Estrela crestEstrela
2–3
FT
HT 1–2
Benfica crestBenfica
  • João Silva 22′
  • Gustavo Henrique 90+5′
  • P. Musa 13′
  • Chiquinho 29′ (pen)
  • J. Draxler 90′
Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria Miguel Nogueira

Match report

Benfica beat Estrela 3-2 away from home in Taça da Liga Group Stage · 1 at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria.

Gustavo Henrique struck in the 90+5th minute for Estrela.

Benfica had 62% of the ball; shots were 12-19.

Key takeaways

Late drama

Gustavo Henrique struck in the 90+5th minute for Estrela.

Control

Benfica had 62% of the ball; shots were 12-19.

Timeline

Estrela above · Benfica below
  • 13′⚽P. MusaAssist: Rafa
  • Omorwa14′
  • Shinga17′
  • 21′Diogo Gonçalves
  • ⚽João SilvaAssist: S. Guzmán22′
  • 29′⚽Chiquinho (pen)
  • 39′Chiquinho
  • 45+1′João Victor
  • 46′⇄Diogo GonçalvesJ. Draxler
  • 46′⇄João VictorMorato
  • ⇄Jean FelipeGustavo Henrique56′
  • ⇄K. ShingaRonaldo Tavares56′
  • ⇄Miguel LopesLucão68′
  • ⇄RonaldHevertton68′
  • Gustavo Henrique76′
  • 80′⇄RafaGil Dias
  • ⇄AlmeidaDiogo Salomão84′
  • 88′⇄P. MusaRodrigo Pinho
  • 90+3′⇄Álex GrimaldoM. Ristić
  • 90′⚽J. DraxlerAssist: Rodrigo Pinho
  • ⚽Gustavo HenriqueAssist: Diogo Salomão90+5′

Match stats

● Estrela● Benfica
Possession 38%
62%
Shots 12
19
Shots on target 6
11
Shots inside the box 6
12
Corners 4
7
Accurate passes 329
586
Saves 6
4
Fouls 15
14
Offsides 1
0
Yellow cards 3
3
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Estrela3-4-3
99 Gustavo Henrique
20 Ronaldo Tavares
71 Lucão
27 Hevertton
11 Diogo Salomão
98 Dida
79 Miguel Pinto
77 R. N'do

Manager: Sérgio Vieira

Benfica4-2-3-1
93 J. Draxler
91 Morato
31 Gil Dias
18 Rodrigo Pinho
23 M. Ristić
87 João Neves
34 André Almeida
94 Hugo Félix
77 Helton Leite

Manager: R. Schmidt

Top-rated players

ChiquinhoBenfica · 90′ · 1 goal · 4 key passes
8.0
AlmeidaEstrela · 84′
7.6
Gustavo HenriqueEstrela · 34′ · 1 goal · 4 key passes
7.6
Bruno BrígidoEstrela · 90′
7.3
Diogo GonçalvesBenfica · 45′ · 1 key passes
7.3
Petar MusaBenfica · 88′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.3

Questions & answers

What was the score in Estrela vs Benfica?

Estrela 2-3 Benfica (half-time 1-2).

Where is Estrela vs Benfica played?

The match is played at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria.

Who is the referee for Estrela vs Benfica?

The appointed referee is Miguel Nogueira.

What is the head-to-head record between Estrela and Benfica?

In their last 8 meetings: Estrela 0 wins, Benfica 8 wins, 0 draws.