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Luis Diaz from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
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Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
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Ball possession: Benfica: 35%, Liverpool: 65%.
90 + 8'
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
90 + 7'
[goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Diogo Jota found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
90 + 7'
Could be a good chance here as Jordan Henderson from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90 + 6'
The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool trips Alejandro Grimaldo
90 + 6'
Darwin Nunez from Benfica tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90 + 6'
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90 + 6'
The ref blows his whistle. James Milner charged Soualiho Meite from behind and it's a free-kick
90 + 6'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
90 + 5'
Fabinho comes back onto the field.
90 + 5'
Nicolas Otamendi comes back onto the field.
90 + 5'
Ball possession: Benfica: 35%, Liverpool: 65%.
90 + 5'
The referee signals a free kick as Luis Diaz from Liverpool trips Soualiho Meite
90 + 4'
Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the left.
90 + 4'
The game is restarted.
90 + 4'
Nicolas Otamendi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90 + 4'
Fabinho is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90 + 1'
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90 + 1'
Nicolas Otamendi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90 + 1'
Fabinho is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90 + 1'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90'
Dangerous challenge by James Milner from Liverpool. Joao Mario on the receiving end of that.
90'
Ball possession: Benfica: 33%, Liverpool: 67%.
90'
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
89'
Naby Keita is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution.
89'
Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Gomez in a tactical substitution.
87'
Naby Keita provided the assist for the goal.
87'
G O O O A A A L - Luis Diaz scores with the left foot!
87'
Naby Keita carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
87'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86'
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
85'
A shot by Trent Alexander-Arnold is blocked.
85'
Today's attendance is 59657.
85'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85'
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
85'
Ball possession: Benfica: 33%, Liverpool: 67%.
84'
A shot by Diogo Jota is blocked.
83'
A shot by Roberto Firmino is blocked.
83'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
83'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
82'
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
82'
Everton is leaving the field to be replaced by Roman Yaremchuk in a tactical substitution.
82'
Luis Diaz from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
82'
Jordan Henderson from Liverpool makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
82'
Jordan Henderson from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
82'
Diogo Jota of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
81'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
81'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80'
Gilberto Junior hand-balls.
80'
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80'
Ball possession: Benfica: 34%, Liverpool: 66%.
80'
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
78'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78'
The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Jota from Liverpool trips Nicolas Otamendi
78'
Rafa Silva from Benfica concedes a foul on Diogo Jota but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
77'
Rafa Silva from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
77'
Benfica start a counter attack.
76'
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
76'
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
76'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
75'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
75'
Ball possession: Benfica: 34%, Liverpool: 66%.
74'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
74'
Fabinho is penalised for pushing Gilberto Junior.
73'
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
73'
That's a great ball by Diogo Jota from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
73'
The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
72'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
72'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71'
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
71'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
71'
Rafa Silva from Benfica is ruled offside.
70'
Adel Taarabt is leaving the field to be replaced by Soualiho Meite in a tactical substitution.
70'
Naby Keita is penalised for pushing Rafa Silva.
70'
Ball possession: Benfica: 35%, Liverpool: 65%.
69'
Luis Diaz from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.
68'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
67'
Diogo Jota from Liverpool is ruled offside.
67'
Could be a good chance here as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
67'
Benfica start a counter attack.
66'
Goncalo Ramos from Benfica goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Roberto Firmino
65'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
65'
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65'
Ball possession: Benfica: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.
64'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
64'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
63'
After a tactical foul, Adel Taarabt sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
63'
The ref blows his whistle. Adel Taarabt charged Naby Keita from behind and it's a free-kick
63'
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61'
Thiago Alcantara is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordan Henderson in a tactical substitution.
61'
Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by Diogo Jota in a tactical substitution.
61'
Sadio Mane is leaving the field to be replaced by Roberto Firmino in a tactical substitution.
60'
Everton releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
60'
Goncalo Ramos from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box.
60'
Ball possession: Benfica: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.
59'
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59'
A shot by Julian Weigl is blocked.
59'
Darwin Nunez of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
58'
After a tactical foul, Thiago Alcantara sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
58'
The referee signals a free kick as Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool trips Rafa Silva
58'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
57'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
57'
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
57'
Some neat football here as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Mohamed Salah.
56'
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Darwin Nunez
56'
Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
55'
A chance presents itself to Darwin Nunez from Benfica but his header goes wide
55'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55'
Ball possession: Benfica: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.
55'
Darwin Nunez from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55'
Benfica start a counter attack.
54'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
54'
Goal kick for Benfica.
53'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
53'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53'
Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
52'
Darwin Nunez from Benfica tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
52'
Everton from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
51'
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51'
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
50'
Ball possession: Benfica: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.
50'
That goal for Benfica came against the run of play
49'
G O O O A A A L - Darwin Nunez scores with the right foot!
48'
Benfica are trying to create something here.
47'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47'
Rafa Silva from Benfica is ruled offside.
46'
Darwin Nunez from Benfica commits a foul by elbowing Virgil van Dijk
46'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46'
The second half is underway.

Half time

45 + 1'
Liverpool has been the better team in this half
45 + 1'
It's over! The referee blows for half time
45'
Rafa Silva from Benfica sends an effort wide of target
45'
Benfica start a counter attack.
45'
[goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Mohamed Salah found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
45'
Could be a good chance here as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45'
Goncalo Ramos from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45'
Ball possession: Benfica: 37%, Liverpool: 63%.
44'
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
44'
Luis Diaz from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Andrew Robertson, but the ball is intercepted.
43'
Liverpool start a counter attack.
43'
The referee signals a free kick as Naby Keita from Liverpool trips Rafa Silva
43'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
42'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
41'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
41'
Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
40'
Dangerous challenge by Sadio Mane from Liverpool. Julian Weigl on the receiving end of that.
40'
Ball possession: Benfica: 36%, Liverpool: 64%.
39'
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Everton
39'
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
39'
Luis Diaz from Liverpool tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
38'
Liverpool start a counter attack.
37'
Everton shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
37'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
37'
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Everton
36'
Benfica plays a short goal kick.
36'
The ref blows his whistle. Adel Taarabt charged Sadio Mane from behind and it's a free-kick
35'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
35'
Ball possession: Benfica: 35%, Liverpool: 65%.
35'
A wonderful team goal!
34'
Luis Diaz provided the assist for the goal.
34'
G O O O A A A L - Sadio Mane from Liverpool taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Sadio Mane
34'
Luis Diaz from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.
33'
Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
33'
A chance presents itself to Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica but his header goes wide
33'
Everton from Benfica swings in the corner from the left.
32'
Darwin Nunez from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
31'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
30'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
30'
Ball possession: Benfica: 32%, Liverpool: 68%.
29'
The referee signals a free kick as Fabinho from Liverpool trips Goncalo Ramos
29'
Benfica are trying to create something here.
28'
The ref blows his whistle. Fabinho charged Everton from behind and it's a free-kick
28'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28'
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
27'
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
27'
Sadio Mane of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
27'
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27'
Naby Keita from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.
27'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
26'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
26'
Benfica are trying to create something here.
25'
Ball possession: Benfica: 32%, Liverpool: 68%.
25'
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24'
Luis Diaz has a great chance to score, but [goalkeeper] comes out strongly to save!
24'
Naby Keita carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
23'
Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
23'
Everton from Benfica sends an effort wide of target
23'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
22'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22'
Sadio Mane from Liverpool heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
22'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
21'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21'
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
21'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
20'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20'
Ball possession: Benfica: 28%, Liverpool: 72%.
20'
A chance presents itself to Naby Keita from Liverpool but his header goes wide
20'
Sadio Mane from Liverpool makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
19'
Luis Diaz of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
19'
The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
19'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
18'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
18'
Liverpool managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
17'
Andrew Robertson provided the assist for the goal.
17'
G O O O A A A L - Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool heads the ball home!
17'
Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
16'
Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside.
16'
Could be a good chance here as Julian Weigl from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
16'
Goal kick for Benfica.
15'
Thiago Alcantara fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
15'
A shot by Naby Keita is blocked.
15'
Some neat football here as Naby Keita from Liverpool plays a 1-2 with Mohamed Salah.
15'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
15'
Ball possession: Benfica: 33%, Liverpool: 67%.
15'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
14'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
13'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13'
The ref blows his whistle. Nicolas Otamendi charged Sadio Mane from behind and it's a free-kick
12'
Benfica start a counter attack.
12'
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but Odisseas Vlachodimos comes out to smother the ball.
12'
Naby Keita releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
12'
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
12'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
11'
Darwin Nunez from Benfica is ruled offside.
11'
Could be a good chance here as Adel Taarabt from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
10'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10'
Ball possession: Benfica: 34%, Liverpool: 66%.
10'
Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
9'
Should have been a goal! Mohamed Salah gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by [goalkeeper]!
9'
Sadio Mane from Liverpool find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
9'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
9'
Adel Taarabt from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8'
Could be a good chance here as Luis Diaz from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
8'
Liverpool start a counter attack.
8'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7'
Goal kick for Benfica.
7'
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
6'
Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
5'
Benfica are trying to create something here.
5'
Goal kick for Benfica.
5'
Ball possession: Benfica: 18%, Liverpool: 82%.
4'
A chance presents itself to Naby Keita from Liverpool but his header goes wide
4'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3'
Benfica start a counter attack.
3'
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
3'
Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2'
Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2'
Benfica are in control of the ball.
1'
The referee signals a free kick as Rafa Silva from Benfica trips Fabinho
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'
Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway.
0'
The referee starts the match.
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Welcome to Estadio da Luz, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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