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Tense Portuguese Clássico Ends in Draw, Marred by Yellow Cards
Porto, Portugal – An intense Portuguese Clássico between FC Porto and Benfica ended in a draw at the Estádio Do Dragão. The match, corresponding to matchday 8 of the Primeira Liga, was marked by high tension and physical play, reflected in the large number of cautions shown by referee Miguel Nogueira.
Porto slightly dominated possession with 52%, while Benfica held 48%. However, Porto was more incisive in attack, attempting 8 shots, although only 2 were on target. Benfica, on the other hand, generated 4 shots, with only 1 finding the opponent’s goal. Both teams had 3 corners each.
The referee handed out yellow cards liberally, showing a total of 4 to Porto players (Bednarek, Varela, Rosario, Sainz, and Moura) and 1 to a Benfica player (Rios, Dedic). The match unfolded with constant interruptions due to the 15 fouls committed by Porto and the 6 committed by Benfica. Despite the intensity, no players were sent off. The home fans left with a bittersweet feeling, seeing their team dominate but failing to secure the victory.
Substitutions fc porto: at minute 63 G. Veiga came in and P. Rosario went out., at minute 63 William Gomes came in and Desconocido went out., at minute 75 Samu came in and D. Gul went out., at minute 90 A. Varela came in and R. Mora went out.
Substitutions benfica: at minute 80 D. Lukebakio came in and L. Barreiro went out., at minute 90 S. Dahl came in and J. Rego went out., at minute 90 G. Sudakov came in and T. Araujo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Porto
Benfica
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