Fc Porto ties to Benfica 2 - 2 ( video)
In the first major classic of the season, FC Porto and Benfica tied to two balls in the Dragao Stadium.
The blue-white formation was winning twice, but Benfica able always to react and ring the home team advantage.
Varela was the only novelty in both elevens, replacing James, who was ousted the last game against Feirense.
The first half FC Porto was much better than Benfica, having finished the first 45 minutes with 12 shots compared to just one of Benfica, telling sign of the blue-white superiority.
The first goal big chance only arose after 28 minutes of gameplay, after Artur denying the goal to Fucile, with a fantastic defense.
The opening goal for FC Porto came late on the first half by Kléber.
GuarÃn scored a free-kick on the left and Porto's Brazilian striker sprung up the near post to head in to the back of Benfica's goal.
Soon to open the second half, Benfica reached the tie through Cardozo.
However, FC Porto has reacted without delay and after only three minutes Otamendi scored the second for FcPorto, after great defensive passiveness on the part of Benfica.
Unlike the first half, Benfica went for the tie, and J. Jesus put Saviola and Bruno Cesar (left Nolito and Aimar).
While the Brazilian has not shown much, the Argentine was crucial in the match, once it was from him the pass for Gaitan, who draws the game on 82 minutes.
However it is noteworthy that Benfica also went up, with the output of Guarin, on 71 minutes. By then the Colombian was one of the best elements of his team ...
A draw that in a way punishes both teams, who showed too much respect to each other.
However, overall, Benfica can celebrate the achieved point, once was FC Porto team the most sought the triumph.
The blue-white formation was winning twice, but Benfica able always to react and ring the home team advantage.
Varela was the only novelty in both elevens, replacing James, who was ousted the last game against Feirense.
The first half FC Porto was much better than Benfica, having finished the first 45 minutes with 12 shots compared to just one of Benfica, telling sign of the blue-white superiority.
The first goal big chance only arose after 28 minutes of gameplay, after Artur denying the goal to Fucile, with a fantastic defense.
The opening goal for FC Porto came late on the first half by Kléber.
GuarÃn scored a free-kick on the left and Porto's Brazilian striker sprung up the near post to head in to the back of Benfica's goal.
Soon to open the second half, Benfica reached the tie through Cardozo.
However, FC Porto has reacted without delay and after only three minutes Otamendi scored the second for FcPorto, after great defensive passiveness on the part of Benfica.
Unlike the first half, Benfica went for the tie, and J. Jesus put Saviola and Bruno Cesar (left Nolito and Aimar).
While the Brazilian has not shown much, the Argentine was crucial in the match, once it was from him the pass for Gaitan, who draws the game on 82 minutes.
However it is noteworthy that Benfica also went up, with the output of Guarin, on 71 minutes. By then the Colombian was one of the best elements of his team ...
A draw that in a way punishes both teams, who showed too much respect to each other.
However, overall, Benfica can celebrate the achieved point, once was FC Porto team the most sought the triumph.
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