3 – 1
“Héctor Hernández fires Gil Vicente into a shock lead on the counter-attack after a Benfica corner is cleared.”
Pivotal“Pavlidis levels for Benfica after Prestianni's initial effort is blocked, restoring parity before halftime.”
Pivotal“Prestianni cracks the bar from outside the box before Aursnes is fouled in the area, and Pavlidis converts the resulting penalty to put Benfica ahead for the first time.”
Pivotal“Prestianni gets his reward after hitting the woodwork earlier, finishing from the center of the box to seal the win in the final minute.”
Benfica
Gil Vicente
Outstanding performance
Benfica•MidfielderGil Vicente stunned the home crowd inside seven minutes with a rapid counter, but Benfica's response was emphatic in everything but the final scoreline for most of the match. They dominated with 64% possession, 17 shots to 4, and 14 corners to none, yet couldn't add to Pavlidis' 29th-minute equalizer until deep into the second half, as Gil Vicente threw bodies behind the ball and committed 18 fouls and 28 tackles to disrupt the rhythm. The breakthrough came from a penalty won by substitute Fredrik Aursnes in the 86th minute, converted by Pavlidis, before Gianluca Prestianni, who had already hit the crossbar moments earlier, wrapped things up in stoppage time. For Benfica, sitting fourth and pushing for the title race, this was a nervy but ultimately routine three points; for Gil Vicente, it's another reminder that resilience alone can't hold off a side creating five big chances and 79 dangerous attacks.
How entertaining was this match?
assist: Claudio Echeverri
Goal! Benfica lead 3-1 against Gil Vicente. Gianluca Prestianni scores for Benfica with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Zé Carlos from Gil Vicente.
Delay is over. The teams are ready to resume play.
Andreas Lausen's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the middle of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Santi García with a through ball.
Zé Carlos from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Vangelis Pavlidis of Benfica.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Jhon Durán of Benfica.
Jonathan Buatu from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Gil Vicente: Antonio Espigares comes on for Marvin Elimbi.
Benfica wins a corner after Ricardo Esgaio concedes.
Goal! Vangelis Pavlidis scores for Benfica with a right-footed shot from the penalty spot. The score is now Benfica 2, Gil Vicente 1.
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica hits the bar with a right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Claudio Echeverri after a set piece situation.
Tidjany Touré of Gil Vicente concedes a penalty for a foul in the penalty area.
Benfica is awarded a penalty after Fredrik Aursnes is fouled in the penalty area.
Foul committed by Mohamed Kaba of Gil Vicente.
Samuel Dahl from Benfica wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Dodi Lukébakio from Benfica has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Claudio Echeverri's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica misses an attempt, shooting high and wide to the right from the left side of the box. He was assisted by Vangelis Pavlidis.
Attempt missed. Mohamed Kaba from Gil Vicente heads the ball from very close range but it goes to the right. Tidjany Touré provided the assist with a headed pass.
José Silva from Gil Vicente commits a foul.
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Gil Vicente: José Silva comes on for David Moreira.
Substitution for Benfica: Jhon Durán comes on for Daniel Banjaqui.
Foul committed by Santi García of Gil Vicente.
Clément Lenglet from Benfica wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Gil Vicente: Tidjany Touré comes on for Gil Martins.
Zé Carlos from Gil Vicente is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Claudio Echeverri from Benfica commits a foul.
Foul committed by Ricardo Esgaio of Gil Vicente.
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Benfica is awarded a corner after Jonathan Buatu concedes.
Zé Carlos from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by João Palhinha of Benfica.
Substitution for Benfica: Claudio Echeverri comes on for Andreas Schjelderup.
Substitution for Benfica: Dodi Lukébakio comes on for Rafa.
Mohamed Kaba from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Samuel Dahl of Benfica.
LucãoYellow CardLucão from Gil Vicente receives a yellow card.
Attempt missed. Gil Martins from Gil Vicente takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Andreas Lausen.
Attempt missed. Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
Attempt saved. Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Zé Carlos from Gil Vicente commits a foul.
Foul committed by Mohamed Kaba of Gil Vicente.
João Palhinha from Benfica wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Benfica wins a corner after Marvin Elimbi concedes.
Foul committed by Murilo de Souza of Gil Vicente.
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to David Moreira from Gil Vicente.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
David Moreira of Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by João Palhinha of Benfica.
João PalhinhaYellow CardJoão Palhinha from Benfica receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jonathan Buatu of Gil Vicente.
Substitution for Benfica: Fredrik Aursnes comes on for Leandro Barreiro.
Benfica wins a corner after Gil Martins concedes.
Substitution for Benfica: João Palhinha comes on for Enzo Barrenechea.
Benfica wins a corner after Marvin Elimbi concedes.
Substitution for Gil Vicente: Santi García comes on for Agustín Moreira.
Substitution for Gil Vicente: Mohamed Kaba comes on for Héctor Hernández.
Foul committed by Tomás Araújo of Benfica.
Agustín Moreira from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the attacking half.
David Moreira from Gil Vicente commits a foul.
Rafa from Benfica is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Zé Carlos of Gil Vicente.
Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Gil Martins from Gil Vicente wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Daniel Banjaqui of Benfica.
Benfica wins a corner after Gil Martins concedes.
Attempt blocked. Rafa from Benfica has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Benfica and Gil Vicente.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
The first half ends with the score tied at 1-1 between Benfica and Gil Vicente.
Benfica wins a corner after Héctor Hernández concedes.
Murilo de Souza from Gil Vicente commits a foul.
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ricardo Esgaio commits a foul for Gil Vicente.
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Benfica is awarded a corner after Ricardo Esgaio concedes.
Attempt missed. Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Andreas Lausen from Gil Vicente commits a foul.
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Benfica is awarded a corner after Marvin Elimbi concedes.
Attempt missed. Daniel Banjaqui from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right. Rafa provided the assist.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
Goal! Vangelis Pavlidis scores for Benfica with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The match is now 1-1 against Gil Vicente.
Gianluca Prestianni's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Andreas Schjelderup.
Foul committed by Gil Martins of Gil Vicente.
Daniel Banjaqui from Benfica wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Héctor Hernández from Gil Vicente commits a foul.
Samuel Dahl from Benfica is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Héctor HernándezYellow CardHéctor Hernández from Gil Vicente receives a yellow card for a foul.
Benfica wins a corner after Marvin Elimbi concedes.
Zé Carlos from Gil Vicente commits a foul.
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Benfica is awarded a corner after Marvin Elimbi concedes.
Attempt missed. Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica heads the ball from very close range.
Foul committed by Gil Martins of Gil Vicente.
Daniel Banjaqui from Benfica wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica takes a right-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Benfica wins a corner after Zé Carlos concedes.
Zé Carlos from Gil Vicente wins a free kick on the right wing.
Enzo BarrenecheaYellow CardEnzo Barrenechea of Benfica receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica commits a foul.
Benfica wins a corner after Gil Martins concedes.
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. Clément Lenglet provided the assist with a through ball.
assist: Gil Martins
Goal! Gil Vicente takes the lead 1-0 against Benfica with a left-footed shot from the center of the box by Héctor Hernández after a fast break.
Agustín Moreira from Gil Vicente is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica commits a foul.
Benfica wins a corner after Lucão concedes.
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high. The chance was set up by Gianluca Prestianni's cross after a corner.
First half begins.
Benfica look to extend their hot streak to five wins in a row as they host a Gil Vicente side coming off its first league defeat of the season. With Porto and Sporting setting the pace up top, Benfica need to keep pace, but Marco Silva has warned his players not to underestimate a well-organized visiting side.
