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Summary

May 5, 2024 7:05 PM ET
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End of game

Match ends, thank you for joining us to watch Famalicão vs Benfica, stay tuned to VAVEL for more games.

May 5, 2024 5:35 PM ET
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90+4' End

The match is over! Famalicão defeats Benfica 2-0.

May 5, 2024 5:29 PM ET
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90'

The fourth referee indicates that 4 more minutes are to be played.

May 5, 2024 5:25 PM ET
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88'

Famalicão take a step back to defend the score.

May 5, 2024 5:24 PM ET
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85' Famalicão goal ⚽

Zaydoy Youssouf faces up and gets in a low cross shot to beat the goalkeeper.

May 5, 2024 5:22 PM ET
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81'

Benfica tries in the air, but Riccieli's good defensive cover prevents the ball from reaching its target.

May 5, 2024 5:17 PM ET
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78' Famalicão changes 🔁

Enter: Gustavo Assunção and Nathan Santos de Araújo
Exit: Martín Aguirregabiria and Gustavo Sá

May 5, 2024 5:14 PM ET
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75' Benfica change 🔁

Enter: Tiago Gouveia
Exit: Joao Mario 

May 5, 2024 5:11 PM ET
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72' Famalicão goal ⚽

Jose Luis Rodriguez cut back twice and put a great left-footed shot to put the ball between the nets.

May 5, 2024 5:07 PM ET
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70'

Gustavo Sá faces and nails a right-footed shot that goes near Anatoliy Trubin's right post.

May 5, 2024 5:05 PM ET
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67'

Luiz Junior collides with Arthur Cabral in a dispute for the ball and hurts his left leg badly.

May 5, 2024 5:02 PM ET
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64' Yellow card 🟨

Jhonder Cádiz is yellow carded after a hit on Joao Neves.

May 5, 2024 4:59 PM ET
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61' Famalicão changes 🔁

Enter: Marcos Vinicios
Exit: Chiquinho

May 5, 2024 4:57 PM ET
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58'

Unbelievable! Angel Di Maria had the first goal of the afternoon, but his shot went wide of the goal.

May 5, 2024 4:54 PM ET
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55'

Joao Neves hits a powerful volley that the Famalicão goalkeeper manages to keep out.

May 5, 2024 4:50 PM ET
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53'

Rafa Silva's first-time shot was blocked by Luiz Júnior, who once again sent the ball to a corner kick.

May 5, 2024 4:49 PM ET
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50'

Benfica starts to play more of the ball in these first minutes of the second half.

May 5, 2024 4:46 PM ET
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47' Benfica changes 🔁

Enter: Florentino Luís, Riccieli Eduardo  y Rafa Silva
Exit: Marcos Leonardo, David Neres y Justin de Haas

May 5, 2024 4:44 PM ET
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45'

The second part begins.

May 5, 2024 4:40 PM ET
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45+4'

The first part is over! Famalicão and Benfica remain scoreless.

May 5, 2024 4:22 PM ET
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45'

The fourth official raises his sign and indicates that 4 more minutes are to be played.

May 5, 2024 4:19 PM ET
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43'

Foul! Chiquinho hits Joao Neves in the abdomen.

May 5, 2024 4:17 PM ET
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39'

Gustavo Sa was already very close to being alone in front of the goalkeeper, but António Silva crossed to take the ball from his feet.

May 5, 2024 4:14 PM ET
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36'

Ángel Di María tries to get a shot in the air, but the ball hits the back of a defender.

May 5, 2024 4:10 PM ET
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33'

Benfica's players are lost, unable to put together a good move.

May 5, 2024 4:08 PM ET
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30'

Chiquinho is encouraged to take a right-footed shot that goes wide of Anatoliy Trubin's goal.

May 5, 2024 4:05 PM ET
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27'

Close! José Luis Rodríguez cuts back and hits the post with a left-footed shot.

May 5, 2024 4:01 PM ET
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25'

Jhonder Cádiz missed alone in front of the goalkeeper, his shot was too strong and escaped over the goal.

May 5, 2024 4:00 PM ET
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23'

David Neres faces the ball and shoots a cross that goes just wide of the Famalicão goal.

May 5, 2024 3:57 PM ET
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20'

Gustavo Sa puts in a long-range shot and Anatoliy Trubin dives to spit the ball out with both hands.

May 5, 2024 3:53 PM ET
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18'

Famalicão is saved! Marcos Leonardo heads a shot and Luiz Júnior stretches to deflect the ball.

May 5, 2024 3:52 PM ET
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15'

Foul! Aursnes unintentionally steps on Gustavo Sa who is treated by the doctors.

May 5, 2024 3:48 PM ET
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12'

Mirko Topic was already looking for goal, but the assistant referee raises the flag for offside.

May 5, 2024 3:46 PM ET
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9'

Famalicão begins to have more ball possession.

May 5, 2024 3:42 PM ET
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6'

Goal disallowed! Benfica had the first one made, however after a VAR review, there was offside.

May 5, 2024 3:39 PM ET
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3'

Benfica starts with high pressure on Famalicão.

May 5, 2024 3:36 PM ET
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1' Start

Blow the whistle! The ball is rolling.

May 5, 2024 3:33 PM ET
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Entrance to the field

Everything is ready for Famalicão vs Benfica! Both teams take the field with the refereeing team to kick off the match.
 

May 5, 2024 3:28 PM ET
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Statements - Armando Evangelista, Famalicão's coach

"We have a lot to work on, trying to play a good game with Benfica. We want to be an ambitious team, to discuss the game, aggressive and dynamic".

May 5, 2024 3:25 PM ET
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How the Benfica players arrived

The away team has shown up! The players go straight to the dressing room before warming up.

May 5, 2024 3:10 PM ET
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Benfica starting eleven

This is how Roger Schmidt's team starts looking for the victory against Famalicão:

May 5, 2024 3:05 PM ET
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Fans

Famalicão and Benfica fans are starting to arrive at the Municipal June 22 to support their team in this great Primeira Liga match, a large entry is expected.

May 5, 2024 2:55 PM ET
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Statements - Roger Schmidt, Benfica coach

"We've had a very good week, with many days of training, and the players have enjoyed it. They are in a very good mood. In the last few games, we have also shown that we are in very good physical and tactical condition. We want to play a good game and win. We know it is not easy to play against Famalicão, who are having a good season. They are a team with many young players. We have already faced them twice this season (2023/24), in the Portuguese Cup and also in the league. We are ready to play a high-level match, that's our goal".

May 5, 2024 2:50 PM ET
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Last confrontations

In the last five matches, Benfica has a huge advantage over Famalicão, with five wins.
Primeira Liga 29/12/2023 |
Benfica 3-0 Famalicão
Cup 25/11/2023 |
Benfica 2-0 Famalicão
Primeira Liga 03/03/2023 |
Benfica 2-0 Famalicão
Primeira Liga 10/09/2022 |
Famalicão 0-1 Benfica
Primeira Liga 23/04/2022 |
Benfica 0-0 Famalicão

May 5, 2024 2:40 PM ET
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We continue

Thank you very much for watching Famalicão vs Benfica, a great match of the Primeira Liga awaits us this afternoon. Stay tuned because it's almost starting.
 

May 5, 2024 2:35 PM ET
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Stay tuned to follow Famalicão vs Benfica live

In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups for Famalicão vs Benfica live, as well as the latest information coming out of Municipal on June 22. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute live coverage of the game on VAVEL.

May 5, 2024 2:30 PM ET
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What time is the game and where to watch?

This is the kickoff time for the game between Famalicão vs Benfica on May 5 in several countries:
Argentina: 4:30 PM (GolTV Latin America)
Bolivia: 3:30 PM (GolTV Latin America)
Brazil: 4:30 PM (ESPN3 / Vivo Play / Claro TV+ / Sky+ / Star+ / Zapping)
Chile: 4:30 PM (GolTV Latinoamérica)
Colombia: 2:30 PM (GolTV Latinoamérica)
Costa Rica: 1:30 PM (GolTV Latinoamérica)
Ecuador: 2:30 PM (GolTV Latinoamérica)
United States: (ET): 3:30 PM (GolTV Espanol / GOLTV)
Spain: 9:30 PM 
Mexico: 1:30 PM (GolTV Latin America)
Paraguay: 3:30 PM (GolTV Latinoamérica)
Peru: 2:30 PM (GolTV Latinoamérica)
Portugal: 12:30 PM (Sport TV1 / Sport TV Multiscreen)
Uruguay: 4:30 PM (GolTV Latinoamérica)
Venezuela: 7:30 AM (GolTV Latinoamérica)
 

May 5, 2024 2:25 PM ET
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Benfica player to watch

On the Benfica side, we will take into account Angel Di Maria, a 36-year-old experienced striker who has managed to score 8 goals and 10 assists in the league tournament. He is very participative in attacking plays alongside Rafa Silva. His tackling and speed could unbalance Famalicão's defense.

May 5, 2024 2:20 PM ET
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Famalicão player to watch

In the Famalicão squad, the player to watch is Jhonder Cádiz, an experienced 29-year-old striker who has scored 19 goals in the league tournament. He is very participative in attacking plays alongside Chiquinho. His tackling and speed make him a danger for Benfica.

May 5, 2024 2:15 PM ET
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Latest Benfica lineup

This is how Benfica lined up against Braga on Matchday 31 of the Primeira Liga:
A. Trubin (P); A. Silva, N. Otamendi, F. Aursnes, A. Bah, Florentino, J. Mário, R. Silva, D. Nares, A. Di Maria and Arthur.
Coach: Roger Schmidt.
 

May 5, 2024 2:10 PM ET
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Last Famalicão lineup

This is how Famalicão faced Estoril on Matchday 31 of the Primeira Liga:
L. Júnior (P); Nathan, R. Júnior, E. Mihaj, F. Moura, Z. Youssouf, M. Topic, Ó. Aranda, Chiquinho, J. Rodríguez and J. Cádiz.
Coach: Armando Evangelista.
 

May 5, 2024 2:05 PM ET
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How are Benfica coming along?

Benfica in their last five games have performed well, with a run of four wins and one loss.
Primeira Liga 27/04/2024 |
Benfica 3-1 Braga
Primeira Liga 21/04/2024 | 
Farense 1-3 Benfica 
Europa League 18/04/2024 | 
Marseille 1-0 Benfica (4-2)
Primeira Liga 14/04/2024 | 
Benfica 3-0 Moreirense
Europa League 11/04/2024 | 
Benfica 2-1 Marseille

May 5, 2024 2:00 PM ET
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How does Famalicão arrive?

Famalicão in its last five matches has had a regular performance, with a streak of two draws, two defeats and one victory.
Primeira Liga 28/04/2024 |
Estoril 1-0 Famalicão
Primeira Liga 21/04/2024 |
Famalicão 2-2 Portimonense
Primeira Liga 16/04/2024 |
Famalicão 0-1 Sporting
Primeira Liga 13/04/2024 |
Porto 2-2 Famalicão
Primeira Liga 06/04/2024 |
Famalicão 3-2 Vizela

May 5, 2024 1:55 PM ET
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Stadium

The Municipal 22 June Stadium will be the venue for this Primeira Liga match, located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. Futebol Clube Famalicão plays its home games there. The venue was inaugurated in 1952 and has capacity for 8 thousand spectators.

Photo: Futebol Clube de Famalicão
Photo: Futebol Clube de Famalicão

May 5, 2024 1:50 PM ET
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Welcome

Hello everyone! Thank you for joining us for the broadcast of the match between Famalicão vs Benfica corresponding to Matchday 32 of 2023-24 Primeira Liga.
My name is Uriel Garcia and I will be your host for this match. We will provide you with pre-match analysis, score updates and live news here on VAVEL.

May 5, 2024 1:45 PM ET