The team tried, created, shot, but did not succeed
Benfica totaled 24 attempts on goal against Portimonense, but failed to convert any of the opportunities and suffered an undeserved defeat on matchday 8 of the Liga Bwin.
In the home match against Portimonense on matchday 8 of the Liga Bwin, Benfica developed more than 130 attacks, totaled almost 500 passes, and accumulated 24 goal attempts, but was unable to score and, in a set piece, conceded the 0-1. For what it produced, for the speed it played, and for the chances it created, the team deserved a different outcome.
On matchday 8, Benfica did not score for the first time in the Liga Bwin, conceded a defeat, but remains in the top spot of the Portuguese top flight, one point clear.
Text: João Sanches
Photos: Isabel Cutileiro e Tânia Paulo / SL Benfica
Last update: Monday, July 4, 2022