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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 22:23

Benfica 1-2 Chelsea tactical breakdown

Benfica shine but falter at the end

CHE_SLB_Line_ups.pngChelsea all but emulated the fashion in which they conquered last season's Champions League with a dramatic goal from a right-sided corner kick in the final moments of the match - this time in the 92nd minute, through Branislav Ivanovic.
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 21:05

Last-minute Europa League despair for Benfica

Match Report: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea

benfica-despair-20130515.jpgJorge Jesus' Benfica saw their Europa League dreams shattered by a last-minute goal from Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic - the Eagles going down 2-1 to their Premier League opponents.  
 
In an absorbing contest at the Amsterdam ArenA, Fernando Torres gave Rafa Benitez' Chelsea the lead, against the run of play, before Óscar Cardozo equalised from the penalty spot for the Portuguese side. Although Frank Lampard hit the bar for Chelsea, the game seemed set for extra-time - until Ivanovic's late, late strike.
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 16:22

Benfica v Chelsea, live from Amsterdam

Europa League final

Benficafans2.jpgBenfica will look to end a 51-year wait tonight, in the city where they last lifted European silverware, Amsterdam, where they beat Real Madrid 5-3 in the 1962 European Cup final. This time Chelsea are the opponents and the Europa League is the trophy at stake. Follow all the action with live comment(ary) from the PortuGOAL team. Kick-off at 8.45pm local time.
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:11

PortuGOAL on talkSport ahead of Benfica-Chelsea

PortuGOAL.pngWhat to expect from Benfica when they face Chelsea tonight

PortuGOAL has once again been tapped to provide some insight into Portuguese football for talkSport, one of the most important sports radio stations in the UK. This time around PortuGOAL was asked to expand on Benfica's abilities, expectations, ambitions and dreams.
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Tuesday, 07 May 2013 13:56

Estoril blow title race wide openmaxi_benfica_estoril.jpg

Plucky visitors earn a point against ten-man Benfica

Porto manager Vitor Pereira's claim that - come what may - the Primeira Liga crown was destined to end up at Benfica proved ill-founded after Estoril strengthened their Europa Liga bid by holding the Eagles to a 1-1 draw at the Estádio da Luz.
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