AGF 1:3 Benfica — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Benfica beat AGF 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League playoff. Gianluca Prestianni scored twice and Rafa Silva added another as the away side took a firm grip on the tie.

Prestianni opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Rafa Silva made it 2-0 in the 56th. AGF pulled one back through Rasmus Carstensen in the 60th, but Prestianni restored the advantage immediately, making it 3-1 just a minute later.

Benfica dominated the shot count, registering eight shots on target to AGF's three, and held 58% possession. Prestianni's brace was the standout individual performance, while Carstensen's booking was one of two yellows in the match.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of AGF vs Benfica?

AGF 1-3 Benfica (UEFA Europa League, Playoff round).

Who scored?

Gianluca Prestianni (19') for Benfica; Rafa Silva (56', assist Samuel Dahl) for Benfica; Rasmus Carstensen (60') for AGF; Gianluca Prestianni (61') for Benfica.

Was Benfica's win deserved?

Yes — Benfica were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in AGF vs Benfica?

Yellow cards: Mouhammade Camara (AGF); Rasmus Carstensen (AGF).

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