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UEFA Champions League, quarter-finals, 13.04.2022 15:00

 2 nd match. The result of the first match: 3-1. On the sum of two meetings: 6-4. Winner Liverpool
Finished
K. Tsimikas
21'
32'
D. Jota
55'
K. Tsimikas
65'
73'
A. Grimaldo
82'
J. Mário
Statistics
xG
1.78
 
 
 
1.2
Shots
18
 
 
 
5
Shots on target
5
 
 
 
4
Shots Blocked
5
 
 
 
0
Saves
1
 
 
 
2
Possession %
63
 
 
 
37
Corner
8
 
 
 
0
Fouls
9
 
 
 
11
Offsides
1
 
 
 
5
Yellow cards
0
 
 
 
0
Red cards
0
 
 
 
0
Attacks
50
 
 
 
16
Attacks (Dangerous)
23
 
 
 
3
Pass
772
 
 
 
390
Pass percentage %
87
 
 
 
78
Free Kicks
15
 
 
 
10
Throw Ins
13
 
 
 
19
Crosses
20
 
 
 
5
 91% (1195)  6% (73)  3% (37)
Match preview
Stadium Liverpool, Great Britain
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Match Events

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90+6
 
Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
 
90+6
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
 
90+5
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside
 
90+5
 
Alex Grimaldo of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
 
90+5
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
 
90+5
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
90+5
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
90+4
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
90+3
 
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sends a shot inches over the crossbar. Close!
 
90+3
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas puts in a dangerous cross...
 
90+3
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
90+2
 
The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica trips Divock Origi
 
90+1
Roberto Firmino is leaving the field to be replaced by Divock Origi in a tactical substitution.
 
90+1
 
Roberto Firmino from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
 
90+1
Everton is leaving the field to be replaced by Andre Almeida in a tactical substitution.
 
90+1
Gilberto Junior is leaving the field to be replaced by Gil Dias in a tactical substitution.
 
90+1
 
The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
90+1
 
Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside
 
90
 
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
 
90
 
Some neat football here as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Roberto Firmino.
 
90
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Benfica: 38%.
 
90
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
89
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
89
 
Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
88
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
87
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
87
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
86
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
86
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
86
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool ...
 
86
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
86
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
85
 
Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
 
85
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
85
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
 
85
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Benfica: 37%.
 
85
 
Nicolas Otamendi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
85
 
Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
85
 
A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked
 
85
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Sadio Mane from Liverpool ...
 
85
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
84
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
84
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
83
 
Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
 
83
 
Mohamed Salah delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
83
 
Darwin Nunez volleys a shot on target, but Alisson Becker is on hand to save it
 
83
 
Roman Yaremchuk delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
82
 
Joao Mario provided the assist for the goal.
 
82
G O O O A A A L - Darwin Nunez scores with the right foot!
 
82
 
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
 
82
 
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
 
82
 
Joao Mario from Benfica is ruled offside
 
82
 
Could be a good chance here as Julian Weigl from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
81
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
81
 
Sadio Mane from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
 
81
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
80
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
80
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Benfica: 37%.
 
80
 
A shot by Roberto Firmino is blocked
 
79
 
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
 
79
 
Sadio Mane from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
 
79
 
Could be a good chance here as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
79
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
78
Goncalo Ramos is leaving the field to be replaced by Paulo Bernardo in a tactical substitution.
 
78
 
Joao Mario is penalised for pushing Konstantinos Tsimikas
 
78
 
The referee signals a free kick as Naby Keita from Liverpool trips Darwin Nunez
 
77
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
77
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
77
 
Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
 
77
 
Goncalo Ramos relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
77
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
 
76
 
Gilberto Junior clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
76
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
76
 
Could be a good chance here as Sadio Mane from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
76
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
75
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Benfica: 37%.
 
75
 
Thiago Alcantara fouls Joao Mario
 
74
 
Gilberto Junior fouls Sadio Mane
 
74
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
73
 
Alex Grimaldo provided the assist for the goal.
 
73
G O O O A A A L - Roman Yaremchuk scores with the left foot!
 
73
 
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
 
73
 
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Benfica stands.
 
73
 
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
 
73
 
Roman Yaremchuk from Benfica is ruled offside
 
73
 
Alex Grimaldo carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
 
72
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
72
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
71
 
The match resumes with a drop ball
 
70
 
Gilberto Junior is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
70
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 64%, Benfica: 36%.
 
70
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
70
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
69
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
69
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
69
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
68
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
68
 
Naby Keita from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
 
68
 
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.
 
68
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas puts in a dangerous cross...
 
68
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
68
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
67
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
67
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
66
Adel Taarabt is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Mario in a tactical substitution.
 
66
Luis Diaz is leaving the field to be replaced by Sadio Mane in a tactical substitution.
 
65
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas provided the assist for the goal.
 
65
G O O O A A A L - Roberto Firmino volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!
 
65
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
65
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Benfica: 38%.
 
64
 
Nicolas Otamendi fouls Luis Diaz
 
64
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
64
 
The game is restarted
 
64
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
63
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
63
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
62
 
Luis Diaz from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Roberto Firmino, but the ball is intercepted.
 
61
 
Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
 
61
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica swings a cross into the box...
 
61
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
60
 
Benfica start a counter attack
 
60
 
Oh no. From a promising position Roberto Firmino from Liverpool miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
 
60
 
A shot by Naby Keita is blocked
 
60
 
Joseph Gomez from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
 
60
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 61%, Benfica: 39%.
 
60
 
Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
 
59
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
 
59
 
Roman Yaremchuk puts in a dangerous cross...
 
58
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
57
James Milner is leaving the field to be replaced by Thiago Alcantara in a tactical substitution.
 
57
 
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
 
57
Jordan Henderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabinho in a tactical substitution.
 
57
Diogo Jota is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Salah in a tactical substitution.
 
55
 
Diogo Jota provided the assist for the goal.
 
55
G O O O A A A L - Roberto Firmino from Liverpool taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Roberto Firmino
 
55
 
Diogo Jota from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box.
 
55
 
Poor play by Jan Vertonghen as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
55
 
Naby Keita from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
55
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
55
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 60%, Benfica: 40%.
 
54
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
54
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
54
 
Benfica start a counter attack
 
53
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
53
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
52
 
Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
 
52
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Everton from Benfica ...
 
52
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
52
 
A shot by Roberto Firmino is blocked
 
51
 
Could be a good chance here as Luis Diaz from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
50
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
50
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 60%, Benfica: 40%.
 
50
 
James Milner fouls Gilberto Junior
 
49
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
49
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
48
 
The referee signals a free kick as Everton from Benfica trips Konstantinos Tsimikas
 
48
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
47
 
Darwin Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
47
 
James Milner from Liverpool swings a cross into the box...
 
47
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
 
47
 
A shot by Luis Diaz is blocked
 
47
 
Naby Keita puts in a cross...
 
47
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
46
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
46
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
46
Diogo Goncalves is leaving the field to be replaced by Roman Yaremchuk in a tactical substitution.
 
46
The second half is underway
 
45+3
It's over! The referee blows for half time
 
45+3
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 60%, Benfica: 40%.
 
45+3
 
Diogo Goncalves from Benfica is ruled offside
 
45+3
 
Nicolas Otamendi sends a long ball upfield.
 
45+3
 
The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Gomez from Liverpool trips Alex Grimaldo
 
45+2
 
Good effort by Joseph Gomez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
 
45+2
 
Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
 
45+1
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
45+1
 
The fourth official shows there are [injury_time] minute(s) of time to be added
 
45
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
45
 
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
 
45
 
Naby Keita from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
 
45
 
Poor play by Alex Grimaldo as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
45
 
Diogo Jota puts in a cross...
 
45
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 60%, Benfica: 40%.
 
44
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
44
 
Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
44
 
Alex Grimaldo puts in a cross...
 
44
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
43
 
Luis Diaz from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
42
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
42
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
41
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
41
 
James Milner relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
41
 
Gilberto Junior puts in a cross...
 
40
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
40
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
40
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Benfica: 38%.
 
40
 
The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool trips Everton
 
39
 
Gilberto Junior relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
39
 
Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
 
39
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
39
 
Darwin Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
39
 
James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
 
38
 
Great defending by Alex Grimaldo from Benfica to prevent his team conceding a goal.
 
38
 
Alex Grimaldo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
 
38
 
Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
38
 
Could be a good chance here as Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
38
 
The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Jota from Liverpool trips Adel Taarabt
 
37
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
37
 
Naby Keita from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
 
37
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
36
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
35
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 61%, Benfica: 39%.
 
35
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
34
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
34
 
Diogo Goncalves is penalised for pushing Luis Diaz
 
34
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
34
 
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Benfica stands.
 
33
 
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
 
32
G O O O O O A A L - Goncalo Ramos finds the net with the right foot!
 
32
 
James Milner could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
32
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
31
 
Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
 
31
 
Roberto Firmino from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
 
31
 
Diogo Jota from Liverpool chips the ball into the penalty box.
 
31
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
31
 
Darwin Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
31
 
James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
 
31
 
Great defending by Jan Vertonghen from Benfica to prevent his team conceding a goal.
 
30
 
Roberto Firmino from Liverpool heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
 
30
 
Luis Diaz from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.
 
30
 
Poor play by Jan Vertonghen as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
30
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
 
30
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 62%, Benfica: 38%.
 
30
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
 
29
 
Diogo Jota of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
 
29
 
The referee signals a free kick as Jan Vertonghen from Benfica trips Naby Keita
 
28
 
The match resumes with a drop ball
 
28
 
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
 
27
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
27
 
Obstruction as Jordan Henderson cuts off the run of Everton. A free-kick is awarded.
 
27
 
Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
27
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
 
26
 
Odisseas Vlachodimos does well to deny Luis Diaz's effort from within the area. A corner has been awarded
 
26
 
Great skill from Luis Diaz as he dribbles past his opponents
 
26
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
26
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
25
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
25
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 63%, Benfica: 37%.
 
25
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
24
 
The referee signals a free kick as Everton from Benfica trips Konstantinos Tsimikas
 
24
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
23
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside
 
23
 
Could be a good chance here as Everton from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
22
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
22
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
21
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas provided the assist for the goal.
 
21
G O O O A A A L - Ibrahima Konate Liverpool scores with a header.
 
21
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
 
20
 
Odisseas Vlachodimos relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
20
 
Poor play by Odisseas Vlachodimos as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
 
20
 
Luis Diaz from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
20
 
Could be a good chance here as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
20
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Benfica: 43%.
 
20
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
19
 
Goncalo Ramos relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
19
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
 
18
 
The referee signals a free kick as Everton from Benfica trips Konstantinos Tsimikas
 
18
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
18
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
18
 
The ball is crossed into the area by Konstantinos Tsimikas from Liverpool ...
 
18
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
17
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
17
 
Goal kick for Benfica
 
17
 
The game is restarted
 
15
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 56%, Benfica: 44%.
 
15
 
Odisseas Vlachodimos is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
 
15
 
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
 
15
 
Danger averted there as Odisseas Vlachodimos from Benfica clears the danger with a good tackle
 
14
 
Some neat football here as Diogo Jota from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Roberto Firmino.
 
14
 
Nicolas Otamendi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
 
14
 
Diogo Jota is penalised for pushing Gilberto Junior
 
14
 
Joseph Gomez puts in a dangerous cross...
 
13
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
13
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
13
 
Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
 
13
 
Everton fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
 
12
 
Benfica start a counter attack
 
12
 
James Milner from Liverpool takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
 
11
 
The referee signals a free kick as Alex Grimaldo from Benfica trips Luis Diaz
 
11
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
11
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
11
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
 
11
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
11
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
10
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
10
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
10
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 44%, Benfica: 56%.
 
10
 
Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
10
 
Konstantinos Tsimikas delivers a teasing cross into the box...
 
9
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
9
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
8
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
8
 
Alex Grimaldo relieves the pressure with a clearance
 
8
 
Diogo Jota from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
 
7
 
Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside
 
7
 
Could be a good chance here as Jan Vertonghen from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
 
7
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
6
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
6
 
Dangerous challenge by Naby Keita from Liverpool. Julian Weigl on the receiving end of that.
 
5
 
Ball possession: Liverpool: 38%, Benfica: 62%.
 
5
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
5
 
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
 
4
 
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
 
3
 
Everton is penalised for pushing Konstantinos Tsimikas
 
3
 
Darwin Nunez puts in a cross...
 
3
 
Benfica are trying to create something here.
 
3
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
 
2
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
2
 
Diogo Goncalves from Benfica is ruled offside
 
2
 
Jan Vertonghen sends a long ball upfield.
 
1
 
Benfica are in control of the ball.
 
1
 
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
1
 
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
 
1
 
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
 
1
 
It's a nice warm day for playing football.
 
1
 
Benfica kick-off, and the game is underway.
 
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The referee starts the match
 
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Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
 
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Welcome to today's crucial game from Anfield. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!