Match Analysis: Benfica vs Rio Ave
Benfica vs Rio Ave ended 2-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Benfica beat Rio Ave 2-0.
Goals: H. Seferović (Benfica, 59'), Pizzi (Benfica, 78').
Benfica had 60% possession to Rio Ave's 40%, with 17.00 shots to 11.00.
Helton Leite (Benfica) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
H. SeferovićÉverton
BenficaOut: L. WaldschmidtIn: Pizzi
BenficaOut: A. TaarabtIn: Chiquinho
BenficaOut: Francisco GeraldesIn: Guga
Rio AveOut: Rafael CamachoIn: Anderson Cruz
Rio AveRafa SilvaYellow Card
BenficaOut: Rafa SilvaIn: F. Cervi
BenficaPizziÉverton
BenficaOut: Gelson DalaIn: Juninho Brandão
Rio AveOut: PeléIn: Tarantini
Rio AveOut: Diogo GonçalvesIn: Gilberto
BenficaOut: ÉvertonIn: Gabriel
BenficaOut: Carlos ManéIn: Gabrielzinho
Rio AveTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BenficaStatistic
Rio Ave
60%
Possession
40%
17
Total Shots
11
6
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
5
1
Blocked Shots
1
14
Shots Inside Box
7
3
Shots Outside Box
4
6
Corners
6
3
Offsides
3
17
Fouls
10
1
Yellow Cards
0
534
Total Passes
357
454
Accurate Passes
277
5
Goalkeeper Saves
4
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Benfica
Formation 4-4-2 · Coach: Jorge Jesus
Starting XI
- 3Álex GrimaldoD
- 4Lucas VerissimoD
- 7ÉvertonM
- 10L. WaldschmidtF
- 14H. SeferovićF
- 17Diogo GonçalvesD
- 27Rafa SilvaM
- 28J. WeiglM
- 33JardelD
- 49A. TaarabtM
- 77Helton LeiteG
Substitutes (9)
- 2GilbertoD
- 8GabrielM
- 11F. CerviM
- 19ChiquinhoM
- 21PizziM
- 38PedrinhoM
- 88Gonçalo RamosF
- 91MoratoD
- 99O. VlachodimosG
Rio Ave
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: Miguel Cardoso
Starting XI
- 1P. KieszekG
- 5Filipe AugustoM
- 6T. BorevkovićD
- 7Gelson DalaF
- 11Francisco GeraldesM
- 18PeléM
- 20CostinhaD
- 21Carlos ManéF
- 33Aderllan SantosD
- 36SávioD
- 64Rafael CamachoF
Substitutes (9)
- 8TarantiniM
- 9Juninho BrandãoF
- 10Anderson CruzF
- 16GugaM
- 22LéoG
- 24Pedro AmaralD
- 28N. PijnakerD
- 70GabrielzinhoF
- 80Diogo TeixeiraM
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Benfica
Helton Leite
Rating 7.9 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Benfica
Everton
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 2 A · 0 SOT
3
Benfica
Pizzi
Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4
Rio Ave
P. Kieszek
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5
Benfica
A. Taarabt
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Benfica
H. Seferović
Rating 6.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 4 SOT
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FINAL RESULT
Benfica vs Rio Ave match analysis
Review Benfica 2-0 Rio Ave with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.
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