Amdouni assures Benfica that they are in the lead

A well-played game in Luz with Benfica spending Christmas at the top of the championship, after beating Estoril 3-0. A Linha team that showed itself to be organized and daring, especially in the first half, lost steam in the second, allowing Benfica to gain superiority.

Pavlidis, with one goal, and his substitute Amdouni, with two, closed the result in favor of the “reds”.

One interesting first part in Luz, with intensity and attacks from both sides, with the “canarinhos” frequently reaching the last third of Benfica, through the incursions of the daring Fabrício.

The “eagles” they entered expectantlybut they grew at the pace of the individual quality of their players, with Pavlidis unlocking the nullin the 28th minute, with a low shot from outside the area, assisted by Di Maria. In a lively and divided game, everything was the same in terms of shots (seven) and on target (two).

In the second part the tune remainedhowever the Estorilistas were unable to materialize the incursions into the “red” area into completions, with the first completion appearing in the 78th minute, after the second goal Benfica fan.

The “eagles” ended up seal victory with an encore by the newly introduced Amdouni, who took advantage of a surplus inside the area and a failure to mark a dead ball.

The Game in 5 Facts

1. Almost everything clean

The 39 clearances are a new maximum in the League by the Linha team, who tried to keep the ball away from Robles’ goal in the face of “red” attacks through crosses and long balls.

2. Willingness to share the game

The Estorilistas wanted to discuss the game until the end and the team’s new maximum number of tackles in the League (31) is a reflection of the team’s work without the ball.

3. Control spaces

The “reds” intercepted 18 passes, a new team maximum in the League, demonstrating that Estoril tried to present a positive game at Luz.

4. Progress in width

Of Benfica’s 51 progressive passes, 13 were super progressive, with the “reds” trying to take advantage of the space behind the “canarinha” defense to reach the final third. On the other hand, the “eagle” resorted to variations in the center of the game (13) to try to displace the Line team’s defense.

5. High blood pressure on both sides

Balance in defensive actions in the opponent’s midfield, Benfica with 15, Estoril with 14. The pressing style of both teams contributed to the good football spectacle.

Best of the Field

The Swiss “super sub” Zeki Amdouni brought an end to the uncertainty that remained regarding the result. In just over 20 minutes he scored two goals with the only two shots he took. In the first he took advantage of an incomplete relief from Pedro Álvaro, in the second he headed alone into the small area after a corner kick.

Summary