Benfica Lisbon – Maccabi Haifa FC. The Israelis failed to make a difference in this encounter against Benfica Lisbon. Final result: 2 goals to 0. Here are the major events of the duel.
22:53 – End of the match at Stade de Luz (2-0)!
The statistics bear witness to the domination of Benfica Lisbon: at the end of this meeting, possession of the ball is mathematically in their favor (56% against 44% for Maccabi Haifa FC). Benfica Lisbon also got the most serious situations with 6 shots on target against 2 shots on target for Maccabi Haifa FC and therefore won quite logically (2-0) in this confrontation.
22:51 – Missed opportunity for Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon creates danger but the opposing goalkeeper manages to ward off the threat with this shot as we reach the 90th minute of the game.
22:51 – Shot on target for Maccabi Haifa FC
Interesting opportunity for Maccabi Haifa FC: the shot is on target but the opposing goalkeeper watches the grain and can restart his team.
22:51 – Corner for Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon creates an interesting opportunity to make the break (2-0) by obtaining its second corner of the match, which will be struck in a few moments.
22:51 – Corner in favor of Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon has just obtained its 2nd corner in this part. The opportunity to break (2-0) as we reach the 90th minute in Lisbon?
22:50 – Missed chance for Maccabi Haifa FC
Maccabi Haifa FC’s attempt is narrowly missed as we reach the 90th minute of the game.
22:50 – Shot on target for Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon think they find the opening but this shot which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not find the nets.
22:47 – Benfica Lisbon will clear with a free kick
The referee whistled a free kick in favor of the Lisboètes who were a few meters from their goal line and could see Maccabi Haifa FC coming up behind after this offensive. We play the very last moments of this game.
22:45 – Corner in favor of Maccabi Haifa FC
This may be an opportunity for Maccabi Haifa FC to reverse the trend in this game, with this corner, their 4th today, which will be taken in a few moments. The reminder of the score: 2-0 in favor of Benfica Lisbon.
22:43 – Corner in favor of Maccabi Haifa FC
Andreas Ekberg signals a corner for Maccabi Haifa FC. Led to the score (2-0) in this 2nd period, the visitors will try to create danger in front of the Benfica Lisbon goal by bringing size into the penalty area.
22:43 – Corner for Maccabi Haifa FC
The referee whistles a corner kick in favor of Maccabi Haifa FC. Led to the score (2-0) in this 2nd period, the visitors will try to put pressure on Benfica Lisbon by bringing size into the penalty area.
22:42 – The referee whistles a free kick against Benfica Lisbon
One of the last free kicks will be taken in this match for Maccabi Haifa FC in the opposing half, as we play the 83rd minute of play in this Benfica-Maccabi Haifa FC. The perfect time to try to reduce the score at the end of the game.
22:40 – Offside whistled against Benfica Lisbon
Andreas Ekberg signals an offside against Benfica Lisbon, one of whose players was in an illegal position. We are 1 offside for Benfica Lisbon and 2 offsides for Maccabi Haifa FC.
22:39 – The referee whistles a free kick for Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon benefit from a free kick in this 2nd period, which will be struck in a few moments. While they are clearly leading on the scoreboard, the Lisbon people are however behind for the moment on set pieces with 11 free kicks against 12 free kicks for their opponents while we play the 79th minute of play at the Stade of Luz.
22:39 – Change for Maccabi Haifa FC
Frantzdy Pierrot gives way to Nikita Rukavytsya in the 79th minute of play in this Benfica – Maccabi Haifa FC.
22:38 – Change for Benfica Lisbon
Andreas Ekberg signals a substitution: Joao Mario is recalled to the bench and Chiquinho enters the field for Benfica Lisbon.
22:38 – Change for Benfica Lisbon
Andreas Ekberg signals a substitution: Rafa Silva makes his exit while Diogo Goncalves enters the field for Benfica Lisbon.
22:38 – Change for Maccabi Haifa FC
Suf Podgoreanu gives way to Sun Menachem in the 78th minute of play in this match.
22:32 – Very interesting free kick for Maccabi Haifa FC!
What a precious free kick for Maccabi Haifa FC! Andreas Ekberg whistles a foul against the Lisboètes who find themselves stuck in front of their goals and will have to defend their cages to maintain their lead. We are in the 73rd minute of play at the Stade de Luz.
22:31 – Free kick for Maccabi Haifa FC
Maccabi Haifa FC are awarded a free kick in this 2nd period, which will be played shortly. Widely behind, the Israelis are nevertheless ahead in terms of set pieces, while we play the 72nd minute of play at the Stade de Luz.
22:30 – Offside whistled against Maccabi Haifa FC
Andreas Ekberg mentions an offside against Maccabi Haifa FC, one of whose players was in an illegal position. We are down to 0 offsides for Benfica Lisbon and 2 offsides for Maccabi Haifa FC.
22:28 – Free kick for Maccabi Haifa FC
Another free kick for Maccabi Haifa FC, the 10th since kick-off, is signaled by Andreas Ekberg in the Benfica Lisbon half, as we play the 69th minute of play in this Benfica-Maccabi Haifa FC. The perfect time to try to close the gap a little in this 2nd half.
22:28 – Free kick in favor of Benfica Lisbon
It’s a missed opportunity to reduce the score for Maccabi Haifa FC who are stripped of the ball by Andreas Ekberg just a stone’s throw from the opposing goals! Benfica Lisbon will be able to get away with this free kick as we play the 68th minute of play in this match.
22:27 – Andreas Ekberg whistles a free kick for Benfica Lisbon
Benfica Lisbon have a free kick in this 2nd half, which will be struck in a few moments. We are perfectly equal on set pieces with 9 free kicks everywhere between Benfica Lisbon and Maccabi Haifa FC while we are in the 68th minute of play at the Luz Stadium.