On matchweek 23, the game between Boavista and Benfica on Friday ended in a draw, 2x2. In this competition, Porto's team came from two draws, and encarnados came from two wins.
Adel Taarabt opened the score after 21 minutes, with a right-foot strike from outside the box. In the 30th minute, Álex Grimaldo scored the second goal for Benfica, with a right-foot strike. Álex Grimaldo reaching the landmark of five goals for the season.
With 74 minutes on the clock, Gustavo Sauer fired home for Boavista, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box, which followed great work by Petar Musa. With 80 minutes on the clock, Gaius Makouta wrapped things up, with a right-foot shot inside the box, after a pass from Kenji Gorré.
After the result Benfica are 3rd in the table, with 51 points, while Boavista sit 14th place, with 22 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Porto's team will play away against Estoril Praia. Meanwhile, encarnados will play at home against Vitória SC.
Boavista | Benfica | |||
7 | 5 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
4 | Total Tackles | 4 | ||
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
8 | 3 | Ball steals | 6 | 7 |
8 | 49 | Total Passes | 75 | 7 |
8 | 41 | Passes Completed | 71 | 7 |
2 | Saves | 2 | ||
8 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |