	Benfica	FC Porto
Position	2	3
Punkte	80	72
Siege	25	22
Unentschieden	5	6
Niederlage	4	6
Tore	77	63
Gegentore	28	27

Unentschieden

570

FT

Benfica Lissabon

FC Porto

Eliseu

19'

N. Gaitan

24'

46'

H. Herrera

R. Neves

47'

Danilo

55'

R. Quaresma

Y. Brahimi

59'

R. Quaresma

61'

J. Martinez

L. Fejsa

A. Talisca

64'

Evandro

73'

I. Marcano

L. Fejsa

78'

A. Almeida

Pizzi

81'

J. Cesar

86'

90'

Maicon

O. John

90+3'

Endzeit

We have seen a rather unattractive game. There haven't been almost any interesting moments today. The game was quite balanced and neither home, nor away side had any obvious dominance. The tactics of the home players were to keep the ball on their feet as much as possible, while the away players tried to attack as quickly and accurately as possible.

90+4

Nothing more will happen today, Manuel Jorge Sousa has blown his whistle and the game is over.

90+3

Ola John (Benfica) wastes a good opportunity as he sends an inaccurate final pass into the box which is blocked by the defence.

90+3

Jonas (Benfica) comes off and Ola John (Benfica) comes on instead of him.

90+2

Ricardo Quaresma (FC Porto) sprays a pass out to Hernani (FC Porto), but he produces a poor effort from inside the box. The ball goes well wide of the left post.

90+1

Jonas (Benfica) attempts to surprise the keeper with a nice shot, but it lacks more accuracy and goes way wide of the right post.

There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.

Maicon (FC Porto) receives a yellow card for his previous intervention.

Oliver Torres (FC Porto) didn't find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass was blocked.

Flag up against Ivan Marcano (FC Porto). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.

A cross from the free kick is whipped in by Ricardo Quaresma (FC Porto), but one of the defenders steps in and averts the threat.

Eliseu (Benfica) commits a rough foul. Manuel Jorge Sousa stops the game and makes a call. There is a free kick given to FC Porto.

Julio Cesar (Benfica) goes in the referee's notebook for a yellow card.

Ljubomir Fejsa (Benfica) does well to connect with the resulting set piece, but his shot flies way overt the crossbar.

Ricardo Quaresma (FC Porto) brings his opponent down. Manuel Jorge Sousa has a clear vision and blows his whistle for a foul. Benfica are awarded a free kick.

Oliver Torres (FC Porto) pulled an opponent's jersey and the game is stopped. A yellow card is not given. Benfica are given an advantage. They have a free kick.

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Pizzi (Benfica) goes off the pitch and Andre Almeida (Benfica) comes on.

Ricardo Quaresma (FC Porto) sends a cross from a long-range free kick. However, his effort lacks accuracy and the ball sails off the pitch.

Manuel Jorge Sousa blows the whistle. Ljubomir Fejsa (Benfica) commits a foul after a dangerous play.

Yellow card. Ljubomir Fejsa (Benfica) goes into the book for a bad tackle on his opponent.

Half-chance! Jonas (Benfica) plays a pass into the box, but Helton (FC Porto) reacts well to thwart the attack.

Hector Herrera (FC Porto) breaks behind the opposition's defence, but unfortunately for him is whistled for offside positioning.

Like an avalanche. Pizzi (Benfica) is penalised for his attacking foul. Manuel Jorge Sousa has a clear vision and blows the whistle. Pizzi (Benfica) is arguing, but the referee's decision cannot be changed. Free kick. FC Porto will probably try to move the ball towards the opposition's goal.

A pass from Danilo (FC Porto) is intercepted by Julio Cesar (Benfica) and the move breaks down.

Ivan Marcano (FC Porto) infringed the rules and goes to the book. Manuel Jorge Sousa pulls out a yellow card.

Lima (Benfica) collects a pass and strikes from about 23 metres out. It's a poor attempt which flies well over the bar. The ball is out of the pitch and it's a goal kick for FC Porto.

Danilo (FC Porto) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic for the oppositon as they easily clear.

Hernani (FC Porto) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. The ball goes behind for a corner. FC Porto will have an opportunity to endanger the opposition's goal.

FC Porto control the tempo of the game as they are exchanging some accurate short passes.

Casemiro (FC Porto) was standing in an offside position, just behind its border. The assistant referee made an easy call - it was clear offside.

Jardel (Benfica) pulled an opponent's jersey and only due to benevolence of the referee escaped without any punishment. A free kick has been awarded to FC Porto.

Manuel Jorge Sousa blows the whistle. Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica) brings one of his opponents down with a harsh tackle. FC Porto have a free kick.

Oliver Torres (FC Porto) commits an attacking foul while pressing his opponent. A free kick to Benfica. It's in no position to be converted into a direct shot on goal.

Julen Lopetegui has decided to make a change. Hernani (FC Porto) replaces Evandro (FC Porto).

Substitution. Anderson Talisca (Benfica) walks off the pitch and Ljubomir Fejsa (Benfica) comes on as a substitute.

Manuel Jorge Sousa blows his whistle. Who will be penalised? Now it is clear. Jackson Martinez (FC Porto) is said to have used an excessive force while attacking.

What was Jackson Martinez (FC Porto) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.

Pizzi (Benfica) receives a pass and tries his luck with a shot from 22 metres out. The effort, which is aimed towards the bottom right corner, is denied by Helton (FC Porto) who pulls off a decent save.

Ricardo Quaresma (FC Porto) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.

Jackson Martinez (FC Porto) rises above the defence to meet the corner. He has good timing, but he arrows his header just a few inches wide of the right post.

Corner kick. Danilo (FC Porto) will try to deliver a quality ball into the box.

Casemiro (FC Porto) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The referee signals for a corner kick, FC Porto are awarded.

Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica) whips the ball from the long-range free kick, but the first man gets it clear.

Casemiro (FC Porto) gives away foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Manuel Jorge Sousa saw the whole situation. Benfica will take a free kick nearby the side line.

The referee gives a time for substitution. Yacine Brahimi (FC Porto) departs to be replaced by Ricardo Quaresma (FC Porto).

The free kick from the edge of the box is executed by Anderson Talisca (Benfica), who sends a direct effort that flies just wide of the left post. What a chance!

Ivan Marcano (FC Porto) is penalised for holding. Manuel Jorge Sousa signals for a set piece. Benfica earn a free kick.

Anderson Talisca (Benfica) creates himself some space on the edge of the box and unleashes a strong shot which is blocked by a defender.

Eliseu (Benfica) takes the free kick from a long way out but the defender manages to get it clear.

Evandro (FC Porto) commits a foul with a sliding tackle but escaped any punishment. No yellow card. Benfica with a free kick.

The ball is cleared after Pizzi (Benfica) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.

Anderson Talisca (Benfica) receives a pass and tries his luck with a low shot from 23 metres out. The effort, which is aimed towards the middle of the net, is denied by Helton (FC Porto) who pulls off a comfortable save.

Hector Herrera (FC Porto) produces a long-range cannon of a shot after a nice pass. The ball goes in the direction of the middle of the goal, but it is easily stopped by a save from Julio Cesar (Benfica), and the score doesn't change.

The free kick into the penalty area from Nicolas Gaitan (Benfica) is averted.

Danilo (FC Porto) is given a yellow card for his challenge, and he looks a bit angry with the referee's decision. A tough call for him.

Hector Herrera (FC Porto) had a bad timing behind the opposition's defensive line and has been caught offside. The referee saw the whole situation to make a good call.

There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Julen Lopetegui probably wasn't satisfied enough with the performance of Ruben Neves (FC Porto). He is replaced by Hector Herrera (FC Porto).

We are entering into the second half.

45+3

Both squads' performance has been far from perfect so far and couldn't really satisfy the fans. It has been a tight contest so far. The players of the home side keep possession of the ball by producing short passes, while the visitors are waiting to open the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.

45+3

The referee blows his whistle. Both teams are heading into their dressing rooms. The first half ended.

45+1

Ivan Marcano (FC Porto) probably picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue in the match.

2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

Ivan Marcano (FC Porto) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. How serious is his injury is yet to be found out.

Offside - the assistant referee raises his flag and the main referee blows his whistle. Maicon (FC Porto) found himself behind the opposition's defensive line.

The opposing player made a nice clearance and it is a corner kick. Danilo (FC Porto) is about to send the ball in.

Evandro (FC Porto) fails to send a pass into the box. His effort is cut out. Good work from FC Porto as they win a corner.

Andreas Samaris (Benfica) beats his opponent but commits a foul. A free kick for FC Porto. They most likely won't attempt to directly endanger the goal with this one.

Danilo (FC Porto) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it didn't find its way to the target.

Neat passing move from FC Porto in order to create new attacking opportunities.

Ruben Neves (FC Porto) makes a yard for himself and goes for goal from long range. It never troubles the goalkeeper as it flies well wide of the left post. The ball goes out-of-play and Benfica will have a goal kick.

Evandro (FC Porto) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.

Jackson Martinez (FC Porto) misses a rebound from the penalty spot. The ball flies just a few inches over the bar.

Pizzi (Benfica) swings the ball into the box from the corner kick but it's a bit too strong and it goes out-of-play.

Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica) sends a killer pass from the edge of the box. One of the defenders reacts at the last minute and thwarts his effort. The ball is out of bounds. Benfica win a corner kick.

Danilo (FC Porto) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players, and Manuel Jorge Sousa blows his whistle for a foul. Benfica will take a free kick.

Helton (FC Porto) steps in and intercepts a long pass from Pizzi (Benfica).

Anderson Talisca (Benfica) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.

Anderson Talisca (Benfica) picked up an injury.

A clear yellow card. Nicolas Gaitan (Benfica) goes into the book.

Pizzi (Benfica) and Lima (Benfica) attempted to exchange little two-yard passes, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.

Yacine Brahimi (FC Porto) is penalised for holding. Manuel Jorge Sousa signals for a set piece. A free kick to Benfica. They can move closer towards the goal.

Good defending. Casemiro (FC Porto) tries to find Jackson Martinez (FC Porto) inside the box, but the pass is cut out.

The free kick from long range. Maicon (FC Porto) sends over a cross but the defence is alert.

Eliseu (Benfica) got a yellow card for a bad tackle and has to be very careful till the end of the match.

Nicolas Gaitan (Benfica) threads a pass through the eye of a needle for Lima (Benfica), but Helton (FC Porto) displays great awareness to thwart the chance.

An unfair challenge by Ruben Neves (FC Porto) for holding his opponent. Benfica are awarded the free kick.

Manuel Jorge Sousa interrupts the game. It was a tactical foul from Luisão (Benfica). FC Porto have been awarded a free kick.

Nicolas Gaitan (Benfica) attempts to feed Jonas (Benfica) with a chip pass, but Helton (FC Porto) reacts well and comes off his line to intercept.

Very promising chance by Jackson Martinez (FC Porto). The assistant referee's flag went up, and Jackson Martinez (FC Porto) was forced to stop with his attacking effort.

Very obvious holding by Jardel (Benfica). The referee immediately stopped the play for a foul. A free kick is given to FC Porto.

Manuel Jorge Sousa blows the whistle for a foul. Anderson Talisca (Benfica) hacks down one of his opponents. FC Porto will be able to take a free kick.

The game is interrupted. Alex Sandro (FC Porto) 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 to Benfica.

A great teamplay by Benfica as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.

Ruben Neves (FC Porto) whips a long ball in from the free kick which is intercepted by Julio Cesar (Benfica).

Lima (Benfica) makes a foul. At least that's what referee Manuel Jorge Sousa signals. FC Porto win a free kick and they are able to continue with another attacking move.

Evandro (FC Porto) is flagged by the assistant referee and was clearly in an offside position. The referee blows his whistle.

Lima (Benfica) was too harsh with his tackle which made Manuel Jorge Sousa interrupt the game and signal for a set piece. FC Porto get a free kick.

Evandro (FC Porto) committed an attacking foul. A free kick to Benfica.

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