Benfica 1:2 Flamengo — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Samuel Lino scored once and assisted another as Flamengo beat Benfica 2-1 in a Club Friendly Game, the Brazilian side's midfielder named the standout performer with a 9.88 rating. The match was a lively affair in Lisbon, with both sides trading blows and the score level deep into the second half.

The game's decisive moment arrived in the 68th minute when Samuel Lino turned provider, his cross finding Wallace who finished to put Flamengo ahead. Earlier, the first half had ended in a flurry of action: Samuel Lino opened the scoring for Flamengo in the 45th minute from an Emerson Royal assist, only for Benfica's Vangelis Pavlidis to equalise immediately in the same minute. Four Flamengo players, including Lino, were booked across the match.

Possession was dead even at 50% each, and corners were tight at 6-5 in Benfica's favour, suggesting a closely contested affair. Samuel Lino was the clear difference, scoring once and providing an assist from midfield to earn the highest rating. CheckLive's model rated Benfica marginally ahead, but the result proved that prediction incorrect. There is no next fixture scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Benfica vs Flamengo?

Benfica 1-2 Flamengo (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Samuel Lino (45', assist Emerson Royal) for Flamengo; Vangelis Pavlidis (45') for Benfica; Wallace (68', assist Samuel Lino) for Flamengo.

Were there any cards in Benfica vs Flamengo?

Yellow cards: Samuel Lino (Flamengo); Erick Pulgar (Flamengo); Johnny Góes (Flamengo); Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo).

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