Sporting and Benfica play the fifth match of the Champions League semi-finals hem National Division I. As the series continues (2-2), the decision will be made in Pavilhão João Rocha, in Lisbon. Whoever wins goes to the final, as FC Porto has already won a draw with Óquei de Barcelos (3-0).
Follow the events of the match here:
39 ‘ Gonzalo Romero sees Pedro Henriques countering his first shot, before reloading it to the crossbar, scoring a direct free kick.
39 ‘ Benfica’s Lucas Ordonez blue card: a direct free kick for Sporting.
38′ Benfica scored (3-5)! Lucas Ordonez appears in the opponent’s area and does not forgive.
38 ‘ Angelo Giirao canceled Carlos Nicolia’s free kick attempt.
38 ‘ Sporting’s Mathias Blattero blue card: A direct free kick for Benfica.
37′ Benfica scored (3-4)! Pablo Alvarez put the Reds in front again.
35 ‘ With 15 minutes to go, the classic game is still connected.
29′ Pedro Henrique wins again in the duel with Ferran Font, with a new penalty kick for Sporting.
31 ‘ Benfica’s tenth mistake!
30′ Sports scores (3-3)! Alessandro Verona takes the winger to the red with the goal of equality.
29′ Sports scores (2-3)! Ferrant Font returns to shoot the opponent’s lions.
26′ Start Part Two!
Half time in Pavelhao Joao Rocha: Sporting lost at home to Benfica, 1-3.
24′ Pedro Henrique saves Gonzalo Romero’s penalty and maintains the lead.
24′ Benfica record (1-3)! Carlos Nicolia gives the Eagles the lead again with two goals, converting a direct free kick.
24′ Sporting’s tenth mistake!
20′ Sporting has already reached the ninth foul. Benfica has 8.
17 ‘Sporting results (1-2)! Gonzalo Romero cuts the difference from a penalty kick.
15′ Benfica scores (0-2)! Pol Manrubia is accurate in reloading and extends to the red feature.
15th’ fouls: sporting – 6; Benfica – 5
15th’ The match is halted again, as Sporting searches for a tie.
10′ Time deduction: Eagles have an advantage in Signboard.
7 ‘Benfica scores (0-1)! Diogo Rafael opens the scoring at Joao Rocha Pavilion.
5′ In a balanced match, Sporting has already reached the fourth foul: Benfica follows with two.
0 ‘ Start game!
There really is a difference!
Sporting: Angelo Giirao, Ferrante Vaughn, Matthias Blattero, Tony Perez and Gonzalo Romero
Sports alternatives: Jose Diogo Macedo, Joao Almeida, Alessandro Verona, Joao Soto and Enrique Magalhães
Fitness Trainer: Paulo Freitas
Benfica: Pedro Henrique, Diogo Rafael, Edo Lamas, Lucas Ordonez and Goncalo Pinto
Benfica alternatives: Rodrigo Vieira, Carlos Nicolia, Pablo Alvarez, Paul Manrupia and Daniel Oliveira
Benfica coach: Nono Resende
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