Benfica – 00:25
By Miguel Mendes
MUSA INSPIRES THE CREATIVE ELEVEN AND LEAVES A NOTICE TO THE COMPETITORSIt was with the Croatian that the team grew. And with him… the entire team. And there was Tengstedt
Samuel Soares – Approved. In a more demanding test, he did not tremble, without signs of insecurity. And with a level defense from the mighty Larsen (6′).Bah – Challenger. With an offensive vision (cross shot at 10′), he risks in the 1×1, with depth in the right aisle.Tomas Araujo – Observer. With Larsen under his eye, a few slips whenever the ball was placed behind him, but without consequences.Morato – Armored. The reasons why Benfica wanted to hold him are understandable. In a good plan, motivated, with several details of class on the way out that excited the stands in the Algarve.
Ristic – Merciless. Whenever he puts rotation above, good offensive moves (with Aursnes), he managed to create imbalances, without losing solidity. Chiquinho – Peaceful. Lesto – almost fatal loss to Aspas (10′) – he lacked sharpness in offensive maneuvers. And increased vigilance on the defensive…joao mario – Facilitator. He is one of those who never loses his way. He plays what the game asks for and yesterday, in a more subdued first half, he created, from time to time, some dangerous moves.Rafa – Fickle. Lots of stretches, ups and downs, without the influence, even though he was close to the goal after Bah’s cross (15′).Aursnes – Generous. Does not like protagonism, always one of the most balanced, associative, good decisions.Gonçalo Ramos – Wiped out. Rarely requested, it ran a lot, but it wasn’t a game to shine.Vlachodimos – Attentive. The only time he had to apply himself – Tapia’s shot (85′) – he shone between the posts.John Victor – Comfortable. As a full-back, always assertive in defence. He risked a little more in offensive support.Lucas Verissimo – Strong. In the aerial game where he was, in fact, very close to scoring with a beautiful header (83′). Less well in passing and understanding with João Victor.
Antonio Silva – Safe. It’s almost your middle name, right? Leading, strong in duels, effective in occupying spaces, it shows signs of another season of continuity. At a very high level.Jurassic – Fearless. Robustness and physical capacity are decisive weapons to close the flank. He always conquered absences with judicious initiatives.Florentino – Balanced. With his entry at half-time, the team gained greater mobility and circulation, which proved to be very important for the reds to gain meters in the attack.skunk – Dynamic. Positive performance with Florentino, two players who complement each other. The davit with a greater radius of action, with excellent vision. Neres – Hectic. With the Brazilian on the field, as well as with Di Maria – they were once again betting simultaneously – Benfica gained improvisational power, the result of its creativity that excites not only the stands but the team. Messed with the game. And helped in the victory.
FEATURED PLAYERSMusa – So you can’t be a substitute…
Nonconformist. Alternate? It would not be a luxury, rather a waste compared to what he gave to the team. He was mainly responsible for a more exciting, creative and ambitious Benfica in the second half. Three shots in seven minutes (as soon as he went in…), a cut that sent Di María into a dangerous shot and a goal. Designed with dedication and a lot of class. Di María – Bearer of contagious enthusiasm
Vibrant. No one is indifferent to the Argentine. Not when he’s on the bench. You can feel his presence, in the stands, in any movement he makes. Because he is the one who is expected to do what few can do. He was the bearer of enthusiasm that infected the team with dribbles, crosses, free kicks and movements. And celebrated. Another. Now on penalty. Tengstedt – Gave sign of life and proof of strengthSurprising. One of the surprises of the night. Admittedly, it didn’t even start very well, too eager, with some poorly measured passes, but it grew and gained confidence over the minutes, finishing on a great level. With a cross / shot (65′) he almost scored and it was in one of his initiatives that he won the penalty. João Neves – For him, the season can start now!
Tireless. In a first half of greater restraint, of little tear, it was the young midfielder who came out with the highest criteria (and geometry) in the pass and, above all, in the ability to recover. He seems to be everywhere. Always with enormous physical availability, impressive at this stage. For him, with what he played (and made play) the season can start now…
2023-07-22 01:07:30
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