Thrilling Battle Between Boca Juniors and Benfica Ends in Draw

Thrilling Battle Between Boca Juniors and Benfica Ends in Draw
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Match Summary

FIFA Club World Cup - Group Stage - Group C
Boca Juniors 2, Benfica 2

This intense encounter between Boca Juniors and Benfica ended in a draw, with both teams showcasing their talents and tenacity. Fans held their breath as the match extended into stoppage time, with a final score of 2-2. At halftime, Boca Juniors led the game 2-1.

Key Events

Boca Juniors

  • M. Merentiel found the net early on, scoring in the 21st minute.
  • R. Battaglia added to the score just six minutes later with a goal at 27 minutes.
  • However, Boca’s momentum was disrupted by two red cards: Ander Herrera received one just before halftime (45’), and N. Figal near the end of the match (88’).

Benfica

  • Á. Di María brought his team back into contention with a penalty during first-half stoppage time (45’+3).
  • Despite a red card for A. Belotti at 72 minutes, N. Otamendi managed to equalize late in the 84th minute.

Assists were credited to: - Boca Juniors - L. Blanco (21’), A. Costa (27’) - Benfica - O. Kökçü (84’)

Venue

Hard Rock Stadium provided the backdrop for this thrilling match.

Match Stats

Here’s a breakdown of the key match statistics:

Overall Possession

  • Boca Juniors: 40.1%
  • Benfica: 59.9%

Shots

  • Boca Juniors took a total of 10 shots.
  • Benfica managed 7 shots.

Shots on Target

  • Boca Juniors: 2
  • Benfica: 3

Total Touches Inside the Box

  • Boca Juniors: 14
  • Benfica: 19

Goalkeeper Saves

  • Boca Juniors made 1 crucial save.
  • Benfica had none.

Fouls

  • Boca Juniors committed 12 fouls.
  • Benfica committed 8.

Corners

  • Boca Juniors: 4
  • Benfica: 7

Team Lineups

Boca Juniors (Home Team)

  • Manager: Miguel Ángel Russo
  • Formation: 4-2-3-1

Benfica (Away Team)

  • Manager: Bruno Lage
  • Formation: 4-3-3

Match Officials

  • Referee: César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos

Head to Head

Season so Far

In the FIFA Club World Cup, both Boca Juniors and Benfica have shown impressive performances. Look back at their form to see how they have progressed through the season so far.

Form Guide

See how both clubs have fared in all competitions to get a sense of their form heading into this match.

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