Anderlecht vs Benfica

Anderlecht vs Benfica

Anderlecht vs Benfica Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half

1 - 1

Mbemba Ch. (N'Sakala F.)

18'

Bruno M.

29'

34'

Matic N. (Perez E.)

2nd Half

1 - 2

Nuytinck B.

49'

52'

Mbemba Ch.

Acheampong F. Deschacht O.

55'

72'

Sulejmani M. Gaitan N.

Vargas R. Nuytinck B.

73'

Bruno M. (Vanden Borre A.)

77'

78'

Almeida A.

87'

Rodrigo Perez E.

Mitrovic A.

88'

89'

Cavaleiro I. Markovic L.

90'

Rodrigo (Sulejmani M.)

90+2'

Artur

4-1-4-1

Formations

4-2-3-1

Proto

Vanden Borre

Mbemba

Nuytinck

Deschacht

Kouyate

Bruno

Gillet

Praet

N'Sakala

Mitrovic

Lima

Markovic

Fejsa

Gaitan

Matic

Perez

Pereira

Luisao

Garay

Almeida

Artur

Acheampong

Vargas

De Zeeuw

Milivojevic

Najar

Sulejmani

Rodrigo

Cavaleiro

Djuricic

Gomes

Starting Lineups:

Silvio Proto (G)

Fabrice N'Sakala

Olivier Deschacht

Dennis Praet

Bram Nuytinck

Cheikhou Kouyate

Massimo Bruno

Chancel Mbemba

Guillaume Gillet (C)

Anthony Vanden Borre

Aleksandar Mitrovic

Artur (G)

Luisao (C)

Ljubomir Fejsa

Lima

Maximiliano Pereira

Nicolas Gaitan

Nemanja Matic

Ezequiel Garay

Andre Almeida

Enzo Perez

Lazar Markovic

Substitutes

Demy De Zeeuw

Luka Milivojevic

Andy Najar

Thomas Kaminski

Frank Acheampong

Youri Tielemans

Ronald Vargas

Miralem Sulejmani

Filip Djuricic

Rodrigo

Andre Gomes

Jardel

Jan Oblak

Ivan Cavaleiro

Coaches:

John van den Brom

Jorge Jesus

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

Ball Possession

Corner Kicks

Fouls

Free Kicks

Goal Attempts

Goalkeeper Saves

Offsides

Shots off Goal

Shots on Goal

Throw-ins

Yellow Cards

43.00

Ball Possession

57.00

5.00

Corner Kicks

2.00

7.00

Fouls

6.00

Free Kicks

11.00

3.00

Goal Attempts

5.00

2.00

Goalkeeper Saves

1.00

3.00

Offsides

0.00

1.00

Shots off Goal

2.00

Shots on Goal

3.00

11.00

Throw-ins

12.00

1.00

Yellow Cards

0.00

53.00

Ball Possession

47.00

1.00

Corner Kicks

1.00

11.00

Fouls

7.00

Free Kicks

14.00

5.00

Goal Attempts

5.00

1.00

Goalkeeper Saves

1.00

4.00

Offsides

0.00

3.00

Shots off Goal

2.00

Shots on Goal

3.00

13.00

Throw-ins

10.00

2.00

Yellow Cards

2.00

48.00

Ball Possession

52.00

6.00

Corner Kicks

3.00

18.00

Fouls

13.00

Free Kicks

25.00

8.00

Goal Attempts

10.00

3.00

Goalkeeper Saves

2.00

7.00

Offsides

0.00

4.00

Shots off Goal

4.00

Shots on Goal

6.00

24.00

Throw-ins

22.00

3.00

Yellow Cards

2.00

Online Stream (Anderlecht - Benfica Text Broadcast)

90+5' The match has just finished.

90+4' The ball goes out of play and it is going to be a throw-in.

90+3' The corner from Ronald Vargas (Anderlecht) is cleared away by the defence.

90+3' It will be a goal kick.

90+2' Close! Ronald Vargas (Anderlecht) unleashes a rocket of a shot from the edge of the box and his shot flies just a few inches over the crossbar.

90+2' Artur (Benfica) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.

90+1' Goal! Miralem Sulejmani displays great vision and sends a pass to Rodrigo (Benfica), who shows brilliant composure inside the box to bury the ball inside the left post. The score is 2:3.

90' Here comes a substitution. Tired Lazar Marković (Benfica) left the pitch, and Ivan Cavaleiro (Benfica) is coming on to help his team.

89' Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge by Rodrigo (Benfica). He attempted to win the ball, but he was too aggressive according to the referee. Anderlecht are awarded a free kick.

89' Aleksandar Mitrovic (Anderlecht) is shown a yellow card by the referee for dissent.

88' The percentage of ball possession is – 48:52.

88' Here comes a substitution. Enzo Perez (Benfica) has had enough and is replaced by Rodrigo (Benfica).

87' What a chance that is! Aleksandar Mitrovic (Anderlecht) displays good awareness near the penalty spot to get on the end of a cross, but he sends his header narrowly wide of the left post. It will be a goal kick.

87' A player from Benfica takes his opponent down, the referee blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Benfica.

86' Fabrice N'Sakala (Anderlecht) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area. The opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.

85' The ball crosses the sideline and it is going to be a throw-in.

84' Luisão (Benfica) rises above the defence inside the box, but his header flies narrowly wide of the left post. The ball crossed the line and it's going to be a goal kick.

82' Ronald Vargas (Anderlecht) was holding his opponent and concedes a free kick for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Benfica.

82' Aleksandar Mitrovic (Anderlecht) is deemed to be in an offside position by the linesman and it looks like it is the right decision despite being a very close call.

81' Benfica are showcasing great team work by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.

79' Daniele Orsato blows his whistle. Dennis Praet (Anderlecht) commits a foul after dangerous play. A free kick is awarded to Benfica.

78' Booking. Andre Almeida (Benfica) receives a caution from the referee.

77' Massimo Bruno (Anderlecht) changes the scoreline after getting on the end of a brilliant pass and firing a precise shot that goes inside the right post!

75' The linesman signals that Aleksandar Mitrovic (Anderlecht) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.

74' The ball is behind the sideline. Fabrice N'Sakala (Anderlecht) takes a throw-in.

73' Substitution. Bram Nuytinck will be replaced by Ronald Vargas (Anderlecht).

73' Aleksandar Mitrovic (Anderlecht) is forced to stop his forward run after being caught in an offside position by the linesman.

72' A substitution has been made. Nicolas Gaitan goes off and Miralem Sulejmani (Benfica) comes on.

71' Massimo Bruno (Anderlecht) picks up a pass and fires a powerful long-range shot which goes painfully close to the left post. It will be a goal kick.

70' Anderlecht are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.

67' The game is interrupted. Nicolas Gaitan (Benfica) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did. A free kick has been awarded to Anderlecht.

67' The Benfica players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.

66' Luisao (Benfica) climbs high to connect with a perfect cross and sends his header just over the bar.

66' Nicolas Gaitan (Benfica) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.

62' Aleksandar Mitrovic (Anderlecht) is clearly in an offside position after the ball is played through to him and the linesman raises his flag.

61' Luisao (Benfica) outjumped his marker after a well-taken corner, but his header goes wide of the target.

60' It's a throw-in after the ball crosses the sideline.

59' Frank Acheampong (Anderlecht) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick is awarded to Benfica.

58' Great solo effort by Frank Acheampong (Anderlecht) as he tricks his way through two defenders before firing a drive from just outside of the box towards the roof of the net. The goalkeeper is ready and produces a stunning save.

56' Here comes a substitution. Frank Acheampong (Anderlecht) is brought on as a substitute for Olivier Deschacht.

54' Benfica keep possession of the ball by producing short passes and one-two passes from player to player.

53' Chancel Mbemba (Anderlecht) deflects the ball past his own goalkeeper and into the goal after trying to jump in the way of a shot!

52' Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica) is penalised for holding. Daniele Orsato signals a set piece. A free kick has been awarded to Anderlecht.

51' The linesman signals a throw-in for Benfica.

50' Silvio Proto (Anderlecht) will take a goal kick to hopefully start an attacking move for his team.

49' Bram Nuytinck (Anderlecht) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.

47' The referee blows his whistle and gives a free kick for a foul. He's absolutely right about it, Fabrice N'Sakala (Anderlecht) was clearly holding his opponent. Benfica will take a free kick.

47' Benfica are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.

46' The ball is out of play. Anderlecht will take a throw-in.

46' Daniele Orsato blows his whistle and the second half starts.

45+2' The end of the first half.

45+1' The referee blows his whistle as Ljubomir Fejsa (Benfica) was too aggressive in his challenge. Anderlecht are awarded a free kick.

45+1' Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica) sends the ball into the penalty area from a throw-in as if it's a corner kick.

45' Enzo Perez (Benfica) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.

45' Olivier Deschacht (Anderlecht) gathers a nice lofted pass just outside the box and attempts to put the ball into the top right corner, but his shot is deflected by one of the defending players away.

44' Silvio Proto (Anderlecht) is about to take a goal kick.

43' Benfica are showcasing great team work by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.

42' Aleksandar Mitrovic (Anderlecht) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.

42' The resulting corner from Dennis Praet (Anderlecht) is cleared by the defence.

40' The ball goes wide of the goal and out for a goal kick. It looks like Silvio Proto (Anderlecht) is going to take it.

39' Ezequiel Garay (Benfica) and Enzo Perez combine well with a quick one-two and their attacking move continues.

39' Cheikhou Kouyate (Anderlecht) rises above the defence to meet the corner. His timing is good, but he directs his header just a few inches over the bar.

39' Anderlecht have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.

36' Ljubomir Fejsa (Benfica) was too forceful with his tackle and Daniele Orsato interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Anderlecht are awarded a free kick.

36' Dangerous play by Aleksandar Mitrovic (Anderlecht). Daniele Orsato blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Benfica.

34' Nemanja Matic (Benfica) celebrates a stunning goal. He manages to win himself just enough space inside the box to meet the free kick and powers a perfectly placed header inside the right post.

33' Daniele Orsato has a clear vision and sees a foul from Guillaume Gillet (Anderlecht). It seemed like Enzo Perez (Benfica) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead of that, he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.

33' Cheikhou Kouyate (Anderlecht) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.

32' The resulting set piece from Anderlecht is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.

31' Clumsy challenge by Nicolas Gaitan (Benfica). The referee blows his whistle, and a free kick is awarded. Anderlecht will take a free kick.

31' Benfica are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.

30' Massimo Bruno (Anderlecht) is rightly booked by the referee because it could not have been anything other than a yellow card.

28' Flag goes up against Chancel Mbemba (Anderlecht) and the referee blows his whistle for offside.

28' The ball goes out of play and it will be a corner kick.

26' Daniele Orsato blows his whistle after Nemanja Matic (Benfica) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle. Anderlecht will take a free kick.

26' The ball is behind the touchline and Anderlecht will take a throw-in.

25' A player from Anderlecht takes his opponent down, the referee blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Benfica.

24' Benfica hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player. Their movement didn't last so long as they lost the ball.

23' The ball goes out of play and it is going to be a throw-in.

21' Benfica keep possession of the ball by producing short passes and one-two passes from player to player.

21' Enzo Perez (Benfica) steps up to take the corner. He launches the ball into the penalty area, but it only finds the head of an opposing player who clears the danger.

19' Chancel Mbemba (Anderlecht) finds some space inside the box to meet a beautiful cross and fires the ball into the middle of the goal. What a wonderful strike!

18' Corner kick, taken by Dennis Praet (Anderlecht), didn't threaten the goal. The ball sailed among the defending players who cleared it away with ease.

18' Artur gets a well deserved ovation! Massimo Bruno (Anderlecht) produces a decent first-time strike towards the roof of the net, but the goalkeeper is positioned well to block it. Nice goalkeeping skills.

17' Anderlecht concede a free kick after one of their players holds onto an opposition player. Benfica are awarded a free kick.

15' Andre Almeida (Benfica) takes a quick throw-in so that his teammates can outnumber the defenders in the penalty box.

13' Benfica are showcasing great team work by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.

12' Lima (Benfica) latches on to a precise cross and hammers the ball goalwards, but it flies just wide of the left post. It is going to be a goal kick.

11' Silvio Proto (Anderlecht) is admired by the supporters in the stands for his brilliant save with which he denies the mid-range attempt Nemanja Matić (Benfica) aimed under the bar.

9' Guillaume Gillet (Anderlecht) attempts to find one of his teammates with a fine lofted pass, but the defence reacts well to intercept the effort.

8' A player from Benfica brings down an opponent and commits a foul. A free kick is awarded to Anderlecht.

5' Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.

4' Daniele Orsato couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Ljubomir Fejsa (Benfica) and blew his whistle. Anderlecht will take a free kick.

3' Andre Almeida (Benfica) finds himself with a great opportunity! He unleashes a shot from the edge of the box, which whizzes just wide of the left post! The ball crosses the byline and it's going to be a goal kick.

3' The Benfica players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.

1' The ball crosses the sideline and it is going to be a throw-in.

1' The first half has started.

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