Live: Gudzulic Denies Lukebakio a Goal at 19 Minutes
Benfica, the record holder in the Taça de Portugal, is aiming to capture its first title since the 2016/17 season. The team kicked off its third round quest against Desportivo de Chaves, a Liga 2 club, at their home ground in Trás-os-Montes.
Match Overview
The match opened with excitement just eight minutes in. Pavlidis controlled the play centrally, taking a well-aimed shot from outside the box to score a magnificent goal, putting Benfica ahead.
Lineups for the Match
The starting elevens for both teams featured several notable players:
- Desportivo de Chaves: Gudzulic, Muscat, Bruno Rodrigues, Ricardo Alves, Carraça, Pedro Pinho, Ktatau, Kiko Pereira, Paulo Victor, Henrique Pereira, Uros Milovanovic.
- Benfica: Samuel Soares, Dedic, António Silva, Tomás Araújo, Samuel Dahl, Barrenechea, Aursnes, Sudakov, Lukebakio, João Rego, Pavlidis.
Key Moment: Gudzulic’s Save
At the 19-minute mark, a crucial event took place. Desportivo de Chaves’ goalkeeper, Gudzulic, made a significant intervention that denied Lukebakio a goal opportunity, highlighting his skills early in the match.
As the game progressed, both teams showcased their strengths, with Benfica searching for additional goals while Chaves aimed to respond quickly.
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