Benfica defeated Rio Ave in a win on Monday, 2x0, in the match for the 21st round. Before this Matchday, Lisboa's team came from two draws, and Vila do Conde's team came from a defeat.
The first half came to an end without goals.
In the 59th minute, Haris Seferovic opened the scoring for Benfica, with a left-foot strike, laid on by Everton. Pizzi netted the last goal with 78 minutes on the clock with a right-foot shot.
After the result Benfica is 4th in the table, 42 points, while Rio Ave occupy 11th place, 22 points. With regard to the next fixture, Jorge Jesus's team will play away against Belenenses SAD. Meanwhile, Miguel Cardoso's team will play at home against Farense.
Benfica | Rio Ave | |||
7 | 7 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
7 | 4 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Total Tackles | 2 | 8 |
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
8 | 3 | Ball steals | 8 | 7 |
7 | 70 | Total Passes | 49 | 8 |
7 | 63 | Passes Completed | 39 | 8 |
7 | 5 | Saves | 4 | 8 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 7 |