Overview Lineup Statistics Comments Head to head 90 + 9' Benfica didn't manage to convince the spectators that they are the better team, but they came out as the winners. 90 + 9' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle 90 + 8' Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%. 90 + 8' Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside. 90 + 8' Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 90 + 8' Mohammed Kudus of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 90 + 7' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 90 + 7' Roman Yaremchuk from Benfica sees his pass blocked by an opponent. 90 + 7' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 90 + 7' Jurrien Timber is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohammed Kudus in a tactical substitution. 90 + 7' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 90 + 6' Goal kick for Ajax. 90 + 6' Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack. 90 + 6' The game is restarted. 90 + 5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 90 + 5' Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, Benfica: 33%. 90 + 4' Ryan Gravenberch commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book. 90 + 4' The referee is not having the complaints from Daley Blind who is given a yellow card for dissent 90 + 4' Ryan Gravenberch is penalised for pushing Roman Yaremchuk. 90 + 4' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 90 + 4' Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 90 + 4' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 90 + 4' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 90 + 3' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 90 + 3' Antony from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent. 90 + 2' Dangerous challenge by Jurrien Timber from Ajax. Julian Weigl on the receiving end of that. 90 + 2' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 90 + 2' Goal kick for Benfica. 90 + 2' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added. 90 + 1' Gilberto Junior is injured and is replaced by Valentino Lazaro. 90 + 1' Goncalo Ramos is leaving the field to be replaced by Paulo Bernardo in a tactical substitution. 90 + 1' Gilberto Junior is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment. 90' Gilberto Junior is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 90' Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%. 90' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 90' Sebastien Haller goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target. 89' Ajax are in control of the ball. 89' Sebastien Haller from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal. 88' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack. 88' Daley Blind from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 88' Dusan Tadic of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 87' Brian Brobbey from Ajax is ruled offside. 86' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 86' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 86' Soualiho Meite hand-balls. 86' Dusan Tadic from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 85' Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%. 85' Nicolas Otamendi is penalised for pushing Brian Brobbey. 85' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 83' Jurrien Timber commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book. 83' Reckless challenge there. Jurrien Timber commits a rough foul on Nicolas Otamendi 83' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 83' Brian Brobbey from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 83' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 82' A player from Ajax takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box 82' The game is restarted. 81' Edson Alvarez is leaving the field to be replaced by Brian Brobbey in a tactical substitution. 81' Steven Berghuis is leaving the field to be replaced by Davy Klaassen in a tactical substitution. 81' Darwin Nunez is injured and is replaced by Diogo Goncalves. 81' Darwin Nunez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 80' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 80' Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%. 80' Ajax are trying to create something here. 79' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 79' Goal kick for Benfica. 79' Noussair Mazraoui fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 78' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left. 77' Alejandro Grimaldo provided the assist for the goal. 77' That goal for Benfica came against the run of play 77' G O O O A A A L - Darwin Nunez from Benfica heads the ball home! 76' The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Ajax trips Goncalo Ramos 75' Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, Benfica: 33%. 75' Sebastien Haller from Ajax concedes a foul on Julian Weigl but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on! 75' Goncalo Ramos from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 75' Alejandro Grimaldo comes back onto the field. 74' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 74' The game is restarted. 74' Alejandro Grimaldo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment. 74' Alejandro Grimaldo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 73' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 73' Sebastien Haller from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent. 72' Dangerous challenge by Rafa Silva from Benfica. Jurrien Timber on the receiving end of that. 72' Benfica plays a short goal kick. 72' Everton is leaving the field to be replaced by Roman Yaremchuk in a tactical substitution. 72' Antony goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target. 71' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left. 71' A shot by Ryan Gravenberch is blocked. 70' Ball possession: Ajax: 67%, Benfica: 33%. 70' Benfica plays a short goal kick. 69' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 69' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 68' Benfica plays a short goal kick. 68' That's a great ball by Dusan Tadic from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging 68' Ajax are trying to create something here. 67' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 67' After a tactical foul, Goncalo Ramos sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card. 67' The referee signals a free kick as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica trips Ryan Gravenberch 66' The ref blows his whistle. Edson Alvarez charged Everton from behind and it's a free-kick 66' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 66' Jan Vertonghen from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 65' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 65' Goal kick for Benfica. 65' Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%. 65' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 65' Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 65' Could be a good chance here as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 63' The referee signals a free kick as Dusan Tadic from Ajax trips Nicolas Otamendi 63' Ajax are trying to create something here. 63' Goal kick for Benfica. 62' A chance presents itself to Antony from Ajax but his header goes wide 62' Daley Blind from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate. 62' Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 61' Antony from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 61' Alejandro Grimaldo comes back onto the field. 60' The game is restarted. 60' Alejandro Grimaldo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment. 60' Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%. 59' Alejandro Grimaldo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 59' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 59' Dangerous challenge by Antony from Ajax. Alejandro Grimaldo on the receiving end of that. 59' Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 59' A player from Ajax takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box 58' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 58' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 58' Ajax plays a short goal kick. 58' Jan Vertonghen from Benfica heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal. 57' Oh no. From a promising position Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted. 57' Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right. 57' Darwin Nunez from Benfica sees his pass blocked by an opponent. 57' Rafa Silva of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate. 56' Benfica plays a short goal kick. 56' That's a great ball by Antony from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging 56' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 55' Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%. 55' Obstruction as Sebastien Haller cuts off the run of Nicolas Otamendi. A free-kick is awarded. 54' Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica commits a foul by elbowing Sebastien Haller 54' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 53' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 53' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 52' Benfica plays a short goal kick. 52' Sebastien Haller from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal. 52' Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate. 52' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 51' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 51' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right. 51' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack. 50' Ball possession: Ajax: 65%, Benfica: 35%. 50' Dangerous challenge by Dusan Tadic from Ajax. Gilberto Junior on the receiving end of that. 49' Benfica plays a short goal kick. 49' Dusan Tadic from Ajax sends an effort wide of target 49' Steven Berghuis of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 49' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 48' Ajax are in control of the ball. 48' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 47' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 47' Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 47' A player from Ajax takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box 46' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack. 46' Adel Taarabt is leaving the field to be replaced by Soualiho Meite in a tactical substitution. 46' The second half is underway. Half time 45 + 4' Ajax had many possibilities to score, but didnāt capitalize on them. They didnāt manage to score the decisive goal. 45 + 4' It's over! The referee blows for half time 45 + 4' Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%. 45 + 3' Benfica are trying to create something here. 45 + 3' Goal kick for Benfica. 45 + 3' Lisandro Martinez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box 45 + 2' Ajax are trying to create something here. 45 + 1' The game is restarted. 45 + 1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added. 45' Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%. 45' Jurrien Timber is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 45' Nicolas Otamendi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 45' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 44' Dangerous challenge by Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica. Andre Onana on the receiving end of that. 44' Jan Vertonghen from Benfica heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked. 44' Dangerous challenge by Jurrien Timber from Ajax. Darwin Nunez on the receiving end of that. 43' Ajax are in control of the ball. 42' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 42' Benfica are trying to create something here. 41' Benfica plays a short goal kick. 41' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack. 41' Some neat football here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax plays a 1-2 with Daley Blind. 40' Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%. 40' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 39' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 39' Steven Berghuis from Ajax tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target. 39' Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes a great pass and space opens up... 39' Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 38' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 38' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica trips Sebastien Haller 37' Dangerous challenge by Edson Alvarez from Ajax. Nicolas Otamendi on the receiving end of that. 37' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left. 37' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax sends a shot outside the penalty box, but [goalkeeper] manages to grab the ball. 35' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 35' Ball possession: Ajax: 66%, Benfica: 34%. 35' Antony shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control 34' Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 34' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack. 33' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Ajax! 33' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation. 33' Sebastien Haller from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 33' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 33' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right. 32' Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 32' Jurrien Timber of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 32' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 32' Jurrien Timber from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 32' Ajax are trying to create something here. 31' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 31' Goal kick for Benfica. 30' A chance presents itself to Jurrien Timber from Ajax but his header goes wide 30' Ball possession: Ajax: 64%, Benfica: 36%. 29' The referee signals a free kick as Everton from Benfica trips Antony 29' Ajax are trying to create something here. 28' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 28' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 28' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 28' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 28' Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 28' A shot by Steven Berghuis is blocked. 27' Goal kick for Benfica. 26' Steven Berghuis from Ajax sends an effort wide of target 25' Ball possession: Ajax: 58%, Benfica: 42%. 25' Antony from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the right. 25' Antony from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 25' Daley Blind from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate. 25' Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 24' Ajax are in control of the ball. 23' Dangerous challenge by Adel Taarabt from Benfica. Dusan Tadic on the receiving end of that. 23' Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right. 22' Goncalo Ramos from Benfica heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal. 22' Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the left. 22' Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 22' Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica takes a short corner kick from the right. 21' Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack. 21' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 21' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 21' Edson Alvarez comes back onto the field. 21' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field 21' The game is restarted. 21' Edson Alvarez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment. 20' The match is very one-sided right now. Ajax are clearly dominating possession 20' Ball possession: Ajax: 59%, Benfica: 41%. 20' Edson Alvarez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field. 20' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch. 19' Benfica plays a short goal kick. 19' A chance presents itself to Edson Alvarez from Ajax but his header goes wide 19' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left. 19' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack. 17' Jurrien Timber of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 17' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 17' Steven Berghuis from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left. 16' The referee signals a free kick as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica trips Antony 15' Ball possession: Ajax: 57%, Benfica: 43%. 15' Ajax are in control of the ball. 15' Benfica are in control of the ball. 14' Dusan Tadic sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it 14' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate. 14' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 14' Noussair Mazraoui of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 14' Dangerous challenge by Darwin Nunez from Benfica. Lisandro Martinez on the receiving end of that. 13' Ajax are trying to create something here. 12' Dusan Tadic from Ajax is ruled offside. 12' Could be a good chance here as Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 11' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 11' Benfica are in control of the ball. 10' Ball possession: Ajax: 55%, Benfica: 45%. 10' Goal kick for Benfica. 10' Edson Alvarez from Ajax heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal. 10' Steven Berghuis from Ajax swings in the corner from the right. 9' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 9' Antony of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 9' Could be a good chance here as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 9' Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside. 9' Could be a good chance here as Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 8' The referee signals a free kick as Daley Blind from Ajax trips Rafa Silva 7' Dusan Tadic from Ajax is ruled offside. 7' Could be a good chance here as Daley Blind from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 7' Ajax with a potentially dangerous attack. 6' Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside. 6' Could be a good chance here as Odisseas Vlachodimos from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 6' Benfica are in control of the ball. 5' Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack. 5' Ball possession: Ajax: 71%, Benfica: 29%. 5' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player. 5' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate. 5' Ajax start a counter attack. 5' Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica sees his pass blocked by an opponent. 4' Benfica are trying to create something here. 4' The ref blows his whistle. Daley Blind charged Rafa Silva from behind and it's a free-kick 4' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 3' Dusan Tadic from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it. 3' That looked a fine chance. Dusan Tadic from Ajax directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end 3' Could be a good chance here as Daley Blind from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 3' Goal kick for Benfica. 3' A chance presents itself to Antony from Ajax but his header goes wide 2' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax takes a short corner kick from the left. 2' Steven Berghuis from Ajax sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player. 2' Could be a good chance here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball... 2' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 1' Ajax are in control of the ball. 1' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field 1' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field 1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface. 1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch. 1' Benfica kick-off, and the game is underway. 0' The referee starts the match. 0' Welcome to Johan Cruijff ArenA, the match will start in about 5 minutes. 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