Benfica-Chaves: in the reverse fixture Seferovic sealed the win through the eye of the needle

Benfica hit the ground running in the 2017/18 season, with the triumph in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup and the win in the opening round of Liga NOS, at Estádio da Luz, against SC Braga, by 3-1. On August 14 took place, in Matchweek, an always tough trip to Estádio Municipal Eng.º Manuel Banco Teixeira to face GD Chaves.

The Eagles entered the game with dynamics and an offensive football. The Argentinean Salvio – Europe's most valuable Argentine winger – was the standout player, with several clear goal opportunities in the first 25 minutes. The goalkeeper Ricardo kept avoiding the Reds' goal. 

At halftime, the match whistled by Jorge Sousa kept the deadlock. In the resumption, Benfica had a more attacking approach. Both by the middle and by the wings, the Four-time champions were trying to open the scoring, but when Ricardo did not make a save, the ball would strike the post. Jonas's and Luisão's shots, at 48’ and at 66’, respectively, struck the post.

Benfica maintained the pressure and the winner arrived in injury time. Proving the importance of players who come off the bench have in the final result, Rafa, on the right side, crossed for Seferovic to deflect the ball with a subtle at the near post. At 90’+2’, though the eye of the needle, the Swiss international brought down Chaves' resistance to the joy of the thousand of Benfiquistas that were in the stands

This Saturday, January 20th, at 6:15 pm there is another clash between the two emblems and the fans are summoned to support Benfica at Estádio da Luz. The Tickets are on sale.

GAME SHEET OF THE MATCH

GD Chaves-BENFICA, 0-1

Matchweek 2 of Liga NOS – 14/08/2017

Estádio Municipal Eng.º Manuel Branco Teixeira.

Referee: Jorge Sousa (AF Porto).

GD Chaves' starting lineup: Ricardo; Paulinho, Nuno André Coelho, Domingos Duarte, Rafael Furlan (P. Queirós, 82’); Jefferson, Tiago Galvão (F. Melo, 64’), Pedro Tiba (Bressan, 64’); Matheus Pereira, Jorge Intima and Willian.

Unused Substitutes: António Filipe, Victor Massaia, Jardán and Davidson.

Cards: yellow card to Matheus Pereira (90’+5’).

Goals: -

Coach: Luís Castro.

BENFICA's starting lineup: Bruno Varela; André Almeida, Luisão, Jardel and Eliseu; Fejsa, Pizzi, Salvio (Raúl, 78’) and Cervi (Rafa, 69’); Jonas (Filipe Augusto, 90’+5’) and Seferovic.

Unused Substitutes: Paulo Lopes, Lisandro, João Carvalho and Diogo Gonçalves.

Cards: yellow card to André Almeida (14’) and Raúl (90’+3’).

Goal: Seferovic (90’+2’).

Coach: Rui Vitória.

Text: Marco Rebelo

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