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UEFA Champions League, 8th finals, 15.03.2022 15:00

 2 nd match. The result of the first match: 2-2. On the sum of two meetings: 2-3. Winner Benfica
0
Finished
67'
77'
A. Grimaldo
83'
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Statistics
xG
1.22
 
 
 
0.39
Shots
16
 
 
 
4
Shots on target
2
 
 
 
1
Shots Blocked
2
 
 
 
0
Saves
0
 
 
 
2
Possession %
66
 
 
 
34
Corner
10
 
 
 
4
Fouls
13
 
 
 
11
Offsides
4
 
 
 
2
Yellow cards
3
 
 
 
1
Red cards
0
 
 
 
0
Attacks
147
 
 
 
64
Attacks (Dangerous)
119
 
 
 
25
Pass
600
 
 
 
274
Pass percentage %
86
 
 
 
72
Free Kicks
13
 
 
 
17
Throw Ins
37
 
 
 
14
Crosses
39
 
 
 
8
 89% (1099)  7% (92)  4% (44)
Match preview
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Match Events

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Benfica didn't manage to convince the spectators that they are the better team, but they came out as the winners.
 
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
 
90+8
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
 
90+8
 
Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside
 
90+8
 
Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
90+8
 
Mohammed Kudus of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
90+7
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
90+7
 
Roman Yaremchuk from Benfica sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
90+7
 
A Ajax player makes a bad defensive error.
 
90+7
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
90+7
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
90+7
Jurrien Timber is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohammed Kudus in a tactical substitution.
 
90+6
 
Goal kick for Ajax
 
90+6
 
Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
90+6
 
The game is restarted
 
90+5
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, Benfica: 33%.
 
90+5
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
90+4
Ryan Gravenberch commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
 
90+4
The referee is not having the complaints from Daley Blind who is given a yellow card for dissent
 
90+4
 
Ryan Gravenberch is penalised for pushing Roman Yaremchuk
 
90+4
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
90+4
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
90+4
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
90+4
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
90+3
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
90+3
 
Antony from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
90+2
 
Dangerous challenge by Jurrien Timber from Ajax. Julian Weigl on the receiving end of that.
 
90+2
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
90+2
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
90+2
 
The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
90+1
Gilberto Junior is injured and is replaced by Valentino Lazaro.
 
90+1
Goncalo Ramos is leaving the field to be replaced by Paulo Bernardo in a tactical substitution.
 
90+1
 
Gilberto Junior is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
90
 
Gilberto Junior is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
90
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
 
90
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
90
 
Sebastien Haller goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
 
89
 
Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax swings a cross into the box...
 
89
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
89
 
Lisandro Martinez delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
89
 
Ajax are in control of the ball.
 
89
 
Sebastien Haller from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
 
88
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Daley Blind from Ajax ...
 
88
 
Great vision by Gilberto Junior from Benfica as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
 
88
 
Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
88
 
Daley Blind from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
88
 
Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
87
 
Danger averted there as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax clears the danger with a good tackle
 
87
 
Rafa Silva from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
87
 
Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside
 
87
 
Daley Blind delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
86
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
86
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
86
 
Soualiho Meite controls the ball with his hand
 
86
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
85
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
 
85
 
Nicolas Otamendi is penalised for pushing Brian Brobbey
 
85
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
83
Jurrien Timber commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
 
83
 
Reckless challenge there. Jurrien Timber commits a rough foul on Nicolas Otamendi
 
83
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
83
 
Brian Brobbey from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
83
 
A player from Ajax crosses into the box
 
83
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
82
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
82
 
The game is restarted
 
81
Edson Alvarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Brian Brobbey in a tactical substitution.
 
81
Steven Berghuis is leaving the field to be replaced by Davy Klaassen in a tactical substitution.
 
81
Darwin Nunez is injured and is replaced by Diogo Goncalves.
 
81
 
Darwin Nunez is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
80
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
80
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
 
80
 
Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
 
80
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Antony from Ajax ...
 
80
 
Ajax are trying to create something here.
 
79
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
79
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
79
 
Noussair Mazraoui fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
79
 
Gilberto Junior relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
78
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
 
78
 
Nicolas Otamendi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
78
 
Daley Blind puts in a dangerous cross...
 
77
 
That goal for Benfica came against the run of play
 
77
 
Alex Grimaldo provided the assist for the goal.
 
77
G O O O A A A L - Darwin Nunez Benfica scores with a header.
 
77
 
Alex Grimaldo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
76
 
The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Ajax trips Goncalo Ramos
 
75
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, Benfica: 33%.
 
75
 
Sebastien Haller from Ajax concedes a foul on Julian Weigl but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
 
75
 
Goncalo Ramos from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
75
 
Alex Grimaldo comes back onto the field.
 
74
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
74
 
The game is restarted
 
74
 
Alex Grimaldo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
74
 
Alex Grimaldo is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
73
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
73
 
Great vision by Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
 
73
 
Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
73
 
Sebastien Haller from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
73
 
Daley Blind puts in a dangerous cross...
 
72
 
The referee signals a free kick as Rafa Silva from Benfica trips Jurrien Timber
 
72
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
72
Everton is leaving the field to be replaced by Roman Yaremchuk in a tactical substitution.
 
72
 
Antony goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
 
71
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
 
71
 
A shot by Ryan Gravenberch is blocked
 
71
 
Steven Berghuis of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
71
 
Alex Grimaldo relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
71
 
Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
70
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, Benfica: 33%.
 
70
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
70
 
Lisandro Martinez from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
 
69
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
69
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
68
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
68
 
That's a great ball by Dusan Tadic from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
 
68
 
Ajax are trying to create something here.
 
67
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
67
After a tactical foul, Goncalo Ramos sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
 
67
 
The referee signals a free kick as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica trips Ryan Gravenberch
 
66
 
The ref blows his whistle. Edson Alvarez charged Everton from behind and it's a free-kick
 
66
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
66
 
Jan Vertonghen from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
65
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
65
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
65
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
 
65
 
Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
 
65
 
Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
65
 
Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
65
 
Could be a good chance here as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
64
 
Safe hands from Andre Onana as he comes out and claims the ball
 
64
 
Darwin Nunez heads the ball back across goal...
 
63
 
The referee signals a free kick as Dusan Tadic from Ajax trips Nicolas Otamendi
 
63
 
Ajax are trying to create something here.
 
63
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
62
 
A chance presents itself to Antony from Ajax but his header goes wide
 
62
 
Daley Blind from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
 
62
 
Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
62
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
62
 
Antony from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
61
 
Antony from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
61
 
Alex Grimaldo comes back onto the field.
 
60
 
The game is restarted
 
60
 
Alex Grimaldo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
60
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%.
 
59
 
Alex Grimaldo is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
59
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
59
 
Dangerous challenge by Antony from Ajax. Alex Grimaldo on the receiving end of that.
 
59
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
59
 
A player from Ajax takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
58
 
Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
58
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
58
 
Ajax plays a short goal kick.
 
58
 
Jan Vertonghen from Benfica heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
 
58
 
Oh no. From a promising position Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
 
57
 
Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
 
57
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
57
 
Rafa Silva of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
 
57
 
Rafa Silva from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
56
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
56
 
That's a great ball by Antony from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
 
56
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
55
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%.
 
55
 
Obstruction as Sebastien Haller cuts off the run of Nicolas Otamendi. A free-kick is awarded.
 
54
 
Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica commits a foul by elbowing Sebastien Haller
 
54
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
53
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
53
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
53
 
Lisandro Martinez from Ajax is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
 
53
 
A player from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
52
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
52
 
Sebastien Haller from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
 
52
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
 
52
 
Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
52
 
Great skill from Sebastien Haller as he dribbles past his opponents
 
51
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
51
 
Goncalo Ramos relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
51
 
Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
 
51
 
Everton clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
51
 
Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
50
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%.
 
50
 
Dangerous challenge by Dusan Tadic from Ajax. Gilberto Junior on the receiving end of that.
 
49
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
49
 
Space opens up for Dusan Tadic but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
 
49
 
Steven Berghuis of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
49
 
Everton could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
49
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
48
 
Ajax are in control of the ball.
 
48
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
48
 
Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
 
48
 
Daley Blind from Ajax crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
 
47
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
47
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
47
 
A player from Ajax takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
 
46
 
Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
46
Adel Taarabt is leaving the field to be replaced by Soualiho Meite in a tactical substitution.
 
46
The second half is underway
 
45+4
 
Ajax had many possibilities to score, but didn’t capitalize on them. They didn’t manage to score the decisive goal.
 
45+4
It's over! The referee blows for half time
 
45+4
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
 
45+3
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
45+3
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
45+3
 
Lisandro Martinez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
45+3
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
45+2
 
Dusan Tadic puts in a cross...
 
45+2
 
Ajax are trying to create something here.
 
45+1
 
The game is restarted
 
45+1
 
The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
45
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
 
45
 
Jurrien Timber is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
45
 
Nicolas Otamendi is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
45
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
44
 
Dangerous challenge by Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica. Andre Onana on the receiving end of that.
 
44
 
Darwin Nunez puts in a dangerous cross...
 
44
 
Jan Vertonghen from Benfica heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
 
44
 
Alex Grimaldo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
44
 
Dangerous challenge by Jurrien Timber from Ajax. Darwin Nunez on the receiving end of that.
 
43
 
Ajax are in control of the ball.
 
42
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
42
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
41
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
41
 
Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
41
 
Danger averted there as Adel Taarabt from Benfica clears the danger with a good tackle
 
41
 
Some neat football here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax plays a 1-2 with Daley Blind.
 
40
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
 
40
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
39
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
39
 
Steven Berghuis from Ajax tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target.
 
39
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes a great pass and space opens up...
 
39
 
Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
38
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
38
 
The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica trips Sebastien Haller
 
37
 
Edson Alvarez is penalised for pushing Nicolas Otamendi
 
37
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Dusan Tadic from Ajax ...
 
37
 
Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
37
 
Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax sends a shot outside the penalty box, but the Odisseas Vlachodimos manages to grab the ball.
 
36
 
Great skill from Ryan Gravenberch as he dribbles past his opponents
 
36
 
Steven Berghuis from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
 
36
 
Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
35
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
35
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%.
 
35
 
Antony tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Odisseas Vlachodimos
 
35
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
35
 
Steven Berghuis puts in a dangerous cross...
 
35
 
Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
 
34
 
Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
34
 
Great vision by Goncalo Ramos from Benfica as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
 
34
 
Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
33
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
33
 
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Ajax!
 
33
 
VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
 
33
 
Sebastien Haller from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
33
 
Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
 
32
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
32
 
Jurrien Timber of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
32
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
32
 
Jurrien Timber from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
32
 
Ajax are trying to create something here.
 
31
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
31
 
Daley Blind from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
31
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
30
 
A chance presents itself to Jurrien Timber from Ajax but his header goes wide
 
30
 
Dusan Tadic puts in a dangerous cross...
 
30
 
Adel Taarabt relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
30
 
Dusan Tadic crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
30
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
 
29
 
The referee signals a free kick as Everton from Benfica trips Antony
 
29
 
Ajax are trying to create something here.
 
28
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
28
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
28
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
28
 
Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
28
 
Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
28
 
A shot by Steven Berghuis is blocked
 
27
 
Lisandro Martinez from Ajax swings a cross into the box...
 
27
 
Alex Grimaldo relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
27
 
Daley Blind delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
27
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
26
 
Steven Berghuis from Ajax sends an effort wide of target
 
26
 
Poor play by Julian Weigl as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
26
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Dusan Tadic from Ajax ...
 
25
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 58%, Benfica: 42%.
 
25
 
Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
 
25
 
Antony puts in a dangerous cross...
 
25
 
Antony from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right.
 
25
 
Antony from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
25
 
Daley Blind from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
 
25
 
Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
24
 
Ajax are in control of the ball.
 
23
 
Dangerous challenge by Adel Taarabt from Benfica. Dusan Tadic on the receiving end of that.
 
23
 
Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
23
 
Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
 
23
 
Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
23
 
Goncalo Ramos from Benfica heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
 
22
 
Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the left.
 
22
 
Lisandro Martinez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
22
 
Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
22
 
Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings a cross into the box...
 
22
 
Alex Grimaldo from Benfica takes a short corner kick from the right.
 
21
 
Edson Alvarez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
21
 
Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
21
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
21
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
21
 
Adel Taarabt from Benfica tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
21
 
Edson Alvarez comes back onto the field.
 
21
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
21
 
The game is restarted
 
21
 
Edson Alvarez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
 
20
 
The match is very one-sided right now. Ajax are clearly dominating possession
 
20
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 59%, Benfica: 41%.
 
20
 
Edson Alvarez is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
20
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
19
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
19
 
A chance presents itself to Edson Alvarez from Ajax but his header goes wide
 
19
 
Dusan Tadic puts in a dangerous cross...
 
19
 
Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
19
 
Everton clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
19
 
Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
18
 
Rafa Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
18
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings a cross into the box...
 
18
 
Julian Weigl relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
18
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Steven Berghuis from Ajax ...
 
18
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
17
 
Ryan Gravenberch puts in a dangerous cross...
 
17
 
Jurrien Timber of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
17
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
17
 
Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
 
17
 
Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
17
 
Julian Weigl relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
17
 
Steven Berghuis crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
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The referee signals a free kick as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica trips Antony
 
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Ball possession: Ajax: 57%, Benfica: 43%.
 
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Ajax are in control of the ball.
 
15
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
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Dusan Tadic sends a header towards goal, but Odisseas Vlachodimos is there to comfortably save it
 
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Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
 
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Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
14
 
Noussair Mazraoui of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
14
 
Dangerous challenge by Darwin Nunez from Benfica. Lisandro Martinez on the receiving end of that.
 
13
 
Gilberto Junior relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
13
 
Steven Berghuis puts in a dangerous cross...
 
13
 
Ajax are trying to create something here.
 
12
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax is ruled offside
 
12
 
Could be a good chance here as Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
11
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
11
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
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Ball possession: Ajax: 55%, Benfica: 45%.
 
10
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
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Edson Alvarez from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
 
10
 
Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right.
 
9
 
Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
9
 
Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
9
 
Could be a good chance here as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
9
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside
 
9
 
Could be a good chance here as Alex Grimaldo from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
8
 
The referee signals a free kick as Daley Blind from Ajax trips Rafa Silva
 
7
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax is ruled offside
 
7
 
Could be a good chance here as Daley Blind from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
7
 
Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
6
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside
 
6
 
Could be a good chance here as Odisseas Vlachodimos from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
6
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
5
 
Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
 
5
 
Ball possession: Ajax: 71%, Benfica: 29%.
 
5
 
Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
5
 
Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
 
5
 
Ajax start a counter attack
 
5
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
 
5
 
Alex Grimaldo from Benfica sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
4
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
4
 
The ref blows his whistle. Daley Blind charged Rafa Silva from behind and it's a free-kick
 
4
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
3
 
Dusan Tadic from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
 
3
 
Antony delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
3
 
That looked a fine chance. Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
 
3
 
Could be a good chance here as Daley Blind from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
3
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
3
 
A chance presents itself to Antony from Ajax but his header goes wide
 
3
 
Dusan Tadic delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
3
 
Darwin Nunez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
2
 
Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
2
 
Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings a cross into the box...
 
2
 
Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left.
 
2
 
Steven Berghuis from Ajax sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
 
2
 
Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
2
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
1
 
Ajax are in control of the ball.
 
1
 
Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
1
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
1
 
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
 
1
 
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
 
1
 
Benfica kick-off, and the game is underway.
 
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The referee starts the match
 
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Welcome to Johan Cruijff ArenA where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.