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Benfica Imposes its Will in Lisbon with a Convincing Victory over Arouca
Lisbon witnessed an absolute dominance of Benfica over Arouca at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, in a match corresponding to matchday 9 of the Primeira Liga. The final score reflected the superiority of the home team, which exhibited a constant offensive game and a solid defense.
The goal festival started early, with two penalties converted by V. Pavlidis in the 9th and 22nd minutes, giving Benfica a comfortable initial lead. Before the break, N. Otamendi extended the difference with a goal after an assist from D. Lukebakio, consolidating the superiority of the Lisbon team.
In the second half, Benfica maintained the pressure. V. Pavlidis scored again, this time after an assist from G. Prestianni, raising the score. Although Arouca tried to react, they failed to trouble Benfica’s goal, which maintained its defensive solidity. To seal the victory, F. Ivanovic converted another penalty in added time.
Benfica dominated possession with 54% compared to Arouca’s 46%, reflecting their control of the match. The home team generated 17 shots, with 8 of them directed on goal, while Arouca barely managed 5 shots, none on target. Regarding discipline, Benfica received two yellow cards, while Arouca was cautioned twice.
Substitutions arouca: at minute 46 P. Gozalbez came in and T. Fukui went out., at minute 46 E. van Ee came in and H. Lee went out., at minute 63 A. Trezza came in and N. Djouahra went out., at minute 85 I. Barbero came in and B. Mansilla went out., at minute 89 A. Sola came in and A. Dante went out.
Substitutions benfica: at minute 63 G. Sudakov came in and L. Barreiro went out., at minute 63 G. Prestianni came in and A. Schjelderup went out., at minute 67 R. Rios came in and J. Rego went out., at minute 77 V. Pavlidis came in and F. Ivanovic went out., at minute 77 D. Lukebakio came in and I. Lima went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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