CL: Benfica won in Bucharest 0 - 1
Jorge Jesus had never won away in the Champions League and Benfica did not win away from the Luz field in UEFA's main competition since 2007-08.
The fast of the coach and the team ended this Tuesday in Bucharest, where Benfica defeated Otelul Galati (1-0), taking the lead in Group C, together with Basel, who stunned Manchester United at Old Trafford (3-3).
The Portuguese team was favorite, but winning in Bucharest, however for well over difficult than might be expected.
Not because Otelul was a powerful opponent, but because Benfica had (first) difficulties in dealing with the Romanians narrow defense, and (after scoring) not know to take advantage of the conceded spaces from Munteanu's team to "kill" the game.
Despite the dominance patented right in the opening minutes of meeting, Benfica felt many trouble coming up dangerous on Grahovac's goal.
The exception occurred after 12 minutes when a shot from Witsel was deflected by an opposing defender for a corner.
After the first fright, the script of first-half remained the same: possession to Benfica and Galati trying to play on the counterattack. The minutes went by and the match story remained.
Until arose 40 minutes: Luisão advanced to the midfield, passed the ball to Gaitán and Argentina midfielder with a great pass met Bruno César who kicked to the goal. Outcome that remained until the interval.
Evidenced superiority in numbers, as illustrated by the 66% ball possession and six shots against none from Otelul .
In the second half, the coach of Otelul made some changes, put the team more upward on the ground but the domain remained red.
Only at 63 minutes the Romanian side managed to get some danger to the Benfica goal but Flip's shot was saved by Arthur.
Three minutes later, Bruno Cesar shot to a good intervention of Grahovac.
The slim advantage of Jorge Jesus team persisted in the marker as the game was heading towards its end, until it came a move that might complicate Benfica's aspirations.
The very strong shot of Frunza forced Artur to the defense of the night.
The triumph in Bucharest raised to twelve the number of unbeaten games in official matches of Benfica this season, thanks to six wins and five draws.
The fast of the coach and the team ended this Tuesday in Bucharest, where Benfica defeated Otelul Galati (1-0), taking the lead in Group C, together with Basel, who stunned Manchester United at Old Trafford (3-3).
The Portuguese team was favorite, but winning in Bucharest, however for well over difficult than might be expected.
Not because Otelul was a powerful opponent, but because Benfica had (first) difficulties in dealing with the Romanians narrow defense, and (after scoring) not know to take advantage of the conceded spaces from Munteanu's team to "kill" the game.
Despite the dominance patented right in the opening minutes of meeting, Benfica felt many trouble coming up dangerous on Grahovac's goal.
The exception occurred after 12 minutes when a shot from Witsel was deflected by an opposing defender for a corner.
After the first fright, the script of first-half remained the same: possession to Benfica and Galati trying to play on the counterattack. The minutes went by and the match story remained.
Until arose 40 minutes: Luisão advanced to the midfield, passed the ball to Gaitán and Argentina midfielder with a great pass met Bruno César who kicked to the goal. Outcome that remained until the interval.
Evidenced superiority in numbers, as illustrated by the 66% ball possession and six shots against none from Otelul .
In the second half, the coach of Otelul made some changes, put the team more upward on the ground but the domain remained red.
Only at 63 minutes the Romanian side managed to get some danger to the Benfica goal but Flip's shot was saved by Arthur.
Three minutes later, Bruno Cesar shot to a good intervention of Grahovac.
The slim advantage of Jorge Jesus team persisted in the marker as the game was heading towards its end, until it came a move that might complicate Benfica's aspirations.
The very strong shot of Frunza forced Artur to the defense of the night.
The triumph in Bucharest raised to twelve the number of unbeaten games in official matches of Benfica this season, thanks to six wins and five draws.
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