- Date:02 Nov 2010
- Kick-off:19:45:00
- Venue:Estadio da Luz
- Junior Alan Kardec (19:17) Alexandre Fabio Coentrao (30:45)
Francisco Javi Garcia (42:01) Alexandre Fabio Coentrao (66:21) - Yoann Gourcuff (74:02) Bafetimbi Gomis (84:04)
Dejan Lovren (90:00)
Live Commentary
- 94mins
Dejan Lovren grabs a headed goal from just inside the area. Benfica 4-3 Lyon.Assist by Anthony Reveillere.
- 94mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Jacomo Felipe Menezes on Bafetimbi Gomis. Free kick taken by Anthony Reveillere.
The match has reached full-time.
- 94mins
Dejan Lovren finds the back of the net with a headed goal from just inside the edge of the penalty box. Benfica 4-3 Lyon.The assist for the goal came from Cristiano Cris.
- 94mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Bafetimbi Gomis by Jacomo Felipe Menezes. Free kick taken by Cristiano Cris.
- 93mins
Foul by Fernandes Michel Bastos on Jacomo Felipe Menezes, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Jacomo Felipe Menezes.
- 92mins
Corner taken short by Eduardo Salvio.
- 91mins
Caution for Jimenez Roberto.
- 88mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Francisco Javi Garcia on Bafetimbi Gomis. Yoann Gourcuff restarts play with the free kick. Maxime Gonalons takes a shot. Corner from right by-line taken by Yoann Gourcuff.
- 86mins
Dejan Lovren gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paulo Cesar Peixoto. Jacomo Felipe Menezes restarts play with the free kick.
- 84mins
Bafetimbi Gomis scores a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Benfica 4-2 Lyon.The assist for the goal came from Alexandre Lacazette.
- 83mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Yoann Gourcuff played to the near post.
- 81mins
Corner taken by Yoann Gourcuff from the right by-line to the near post, Anderson Luisao makes a clearance.
- 80mins
Corner taken right-footed by Yoann Gourcuff from the right by-line, Close range headed effort by Dejan Lovren clears the crossbar.
- 80mins
Shot from just outside the box by Victorio Maxi Pereira goes over the crossbar.
- 77mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Yoann Gourcuff. Free kick taken by Jimenez Roberto.
- 77mins
Yoann Gourcuff is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Indirect free kick taken by Jimenez Roberto.
- 74mins
Yoann Gourcuff finds the back of the net with a goal from the edge of the area to the top left corner of the goal. Benfica 4-1 Lyon.Assist by Alexandre Lacazette. Jacomo Felipe Menezes comes on in place of Jorge Carlos Martins.
- 72mins
Jorge Carlos Martins has shot on goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 72mins
Yoann Gourcuff takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post.
- 70mins
Alexandre Lacazette comes on in place of Jeremy Pied. Victorio Maxi Pereira gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jimmy Briand. Junior Alan Kardec leaves the field to be replaced by Santos Weldon. Free kick crossed right-footed by Yoann Gourcuff.
- 69mins
Foul by Anderson Luisao on Maxime Gonalons, free kick awarded. Franco Jara is brought on as a substitute for Javier Saviola. Jean Makoun on for Miralem Pjanic. Free kick taken by Maxime Gonalons.
- 65mins
Yoann Gourcuff takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, save by Jimenez Roberto.
- 66mins
Goal scored by Alexandre Fabio Coentrao from just outside the area high into the middle of the goal. Benfica 4-0 Lyon.Assist by Jorge Carlos Martins.
- 65mins
Corner taken right-footed by Jeremy Pied from the left by-line to the near post, save by Jimenez Roberto.
- 65mins
Corner taken by Jeremy Pied played to the near post.
- 65mins
Inswinging corner taken by Yoann Gourcuff from the left by-line played to the near post, Alexandre Fabio Coentrao manages to make a clearance.
- 64mins
Alexandre Fabio Coentrao concedes a free kick for a foul on Fernandes Michel Bastos. Free kick crossed left-footed by Fernandes Michel Bastos.
- 64mins
Jimmy Briand takes a shot. Victorio Maxi Pereira gets a block in.
- 62mins
Bafetimbi Gomis is caught offside. Free kick taken by Jimenez Roberto.
- 59mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Paulo Cesar Peixoto. Free kick taken by Anthony Reveillere.
- 61mins
Victorio Maxi Pereira challenges Jimmy Briand unfairly and gives away a free kick. Dejan Lovren restarts play with the free kick.
- 59mins
Maxime Gonalons fouled by Javier Saviola, the ref awards a free kick. Javier Saviola is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour. Maxime Gonalons restarts play with the free kick.
- 58mins
Bafetimbi Gomis replaces Pape Malickou Diakhate.
- 56mins
Jorge Carlos Martins decides to take a short corner.
- 52mins
Indirect free kick taken by Jimenez Roberto. Javier Saviola fouled by Yoann Gourcuff, the ref awards a free kick.
- 54mins
Pape Malickou Diakhate concedes a free kick for a foul on Junior Alan Kardec. Paulo Cesar Peixoto takes the direct free kick.
- 54mins
Jimmy Briand takes a shot. Marinho David Luiz gets a block in.
- 53mins
Foul by Cristiano Cris on Javier Saviola, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed by Jorge Carlos Martins, Hugo Lloris makes a comfortable save.
- 52mins
Yoann Gourcuff is ruled offside. Jimenez Roberto restarts play with the free kick.
- 49mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jimmy Briand by Marinho David Luiz. Direct free kick taken by Pape Malickou Diakhate.
The second half kicks off.
The match has reached half-time.
- 38mins
Javier Saviola takes a shot. Save made by Hugo Lloris. Fernandes Michel Bastos concedes a free kick for a foul on Paulo Cesar Peixoto. Free kick crossed by Jorge Carlos Martins, Cristiano Cris makes a clearance.
- 43mins
Unfair challenge on Francisco Javi Garcia by Yoann Gourcuff results in a free kick. Free kick crossed right-footed by Jorge Carlos Martins from right channel, Yoann Gourcuff gets a block in.
- 43mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Jimmy Briand on Jorge Carlos Martins. Direct free kick taken by Anderson Luisao.
- 41mins
Inswinging corner taken by Jorge Carlos Martins from the left by-line, Francisco Javi Garcia finds the net with a headed goal from close range. Benfica 3-0 Lyon.Jorge Carlos Martins provided the assist for the goal.
- 40mins
Jorge Carlos Martins takes a inswinging corner to the near post, clearance made by Yoann Gourcuff.
- 38mins
Jorge Carlos Martins takes a shot. Save by Hugo Lloris. Fernandes Michel Bastos challenges Paulo Cesar Peixoto unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jorge Carlos Martins delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing, clearance by Cristiano Cris.
- 37mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Alexandre Fabio Coentrao on Fernandes Michel Bastos. Yoann Gourcuff delivers the ball, Cristiano Cris produces a header from close range which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 36mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Maxime Gonalons by Jorge Carlos Martins. Maxime Gonalons restarts play with the free kick.
- 33mins
Fernandes Michel Bastos takes a inswinging corner to the near post, clearance made by Alexandre Fabio Coentrao.
- 32mins
The offside flag is raised against Fernandes Michel Bastos. Marinho David Luiz restarts play with the free kick.
- 30mins
Alexandre Fabio Coentrao finds the net with a goal from close in to the bottom left corner of the goal. Benfica 2-0 Lyon.Assist by Jorge Carlos Martins.
- 30mins
Jimmy Briand fouled by Jorge Carlos Martins, the ref awards a free kick. Jeremy Pied crosses the ball in from the free kick.
- 27mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jeremy Pied by Junior Alan Kardec. Dejan Lovren restarts play with the free kick.
- 27mins
Unfair challenge on Jeremy Pied by Junior Alan Kardec results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Dejan Lovren.
- 27mins
The ball is swung over by Anthony Reveillere, Effort on goal by Jimmy Briand from deep inside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.
- 22mins
Inswinging corner taken by Paulo Cesar Peixoto, Dejan Lovren manages to make a clearance. Anderson Luisao is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Dejan Lovren booked for unsporting behaviour. Anderson Luisao challenges Dejan Lovren unfairly and gives away a free kick. Hugo Lloris restarts play with the free kick.
- 22mins
Paulo Cesar Peixoto takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Dejan Lovren. Anderson Luisao is given a yellow card. Booking for Dejan Lovren for unsporting behaviour.
- 21mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Miralem Pjanic on Paulo Cesar Peixoto. The referee books Miralem Pjanic for unsporting behaviour. Direct free kick taken by Paulo Cesar Peixoto.
- 20mins
Jorge Carlos Martins gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Yoann Gourcuff. Direct free kick taken by Dejan Lovren.
- 18mins
Junior Alan Kardec fouled by Miralem Pjanic, the ref awards a free kick. The ball is crossed by Jorge Carlos Martins, Junior Alan Kardec finds the net with a headed goal from inside the area. Benfica 1-0 Lyon.Assist by Jorge Carlos Martins.
- 17mins
Effort from deep inside the area by Alexandre Fabio Coentrao clears the bar.
- 16mins
Corner taken right-footed by Yoann Gourcuff from the right by-line, Jorge Carlos Martins makes a clearance.
- 15mins
Corner taken right-footed by Yoann Gourcuff from the right by-line, clearance made by Marinho David Luiz.
- 14mins
Javier Saviola fouled by Maxime Gonalons, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Victorio Maxi Pereira.
- 13mins
Miralem Pjanic gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Alexandre Fabio Coentrao. Free kick taken by Alexandre Fabio Coentrao.
- 8mins
Foul by Anderson Luisao on Jeremy Pied, free kick awarded. Miralem Pjanic fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick.
- 5mins
Victorio Maxi Pereira takes a shot. Blocked by Anthony Reveillere.
- 5mins
Corner taken by Paulo Cesar Peixoto.
- 5mins
Victorio Maxi Pereira takes a shot. Anthony Reveillere gets a block in.
- 5mins
Victorio Maxi Pereira takes a shot. Save by Hugo Lloris.
- 5mins
Inswinging corner taken by Paulo Cesar Peixoto.
- 7mins
Victorio Maxi Pereira takes a shot. Save by Hugo Lloris.
The game gets underway.
Match Preview
Les Gones ready to go Lyon will run out at Benfica's Estadio da Luz knowing a victory will secure their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League. Les Gones are defending a 100% record in Group D, including a 2-0 win over the Portuguese side a fortnight ago. Their Ligue 1 form has also shown signs of improvement after a dismal start to the season, with Claude Puel's men now sitting ninth following a run of three wins in four matches. A 2-1 result over Sochaux at the weekend gave the players a further lift, and defender Cris wants to see them carry that performance onto the European stage. "There are still things to fix," the Brazilian told www.olweb.fr. "But things are going well and I know it will all come together. "We are pleased with that victory, now we must think about our next Champions League match." Puel, who has come under close scrutiny in recent weeks because of their Ligue 1 position, hopes the weekend success has not taken too much out of his players ahead of the trip to Lisbon. "We are tired," he said. "Those three points were gained by force. "However, I'm hoping the win will give us some get up and go because it was a good result." The victory has already come at a cost for Puel, with striker Lisandro Lopez ruled out for three weeks with a thigh injury, while Michel Bastos picked up a knock and is doubtful. Jean Il Makoun is also carrying an injury and Miro Panjic is troubled by a hamstring strain. Benfica lie third in the group standings with just one win so far - at home to Hapoel Tel-Aviv - and need maximum points to keep alive their hopes of a top-two finish. They warmed up for the European encounter with a 2-0 victory over Pacos de Ferreira, which ensured they remain second in the domestic Liga. Coach Jorge Jesus has few injury worries ahead of the visit of Lyon, although midfielder Ruben Amorim and striker Oscar Cardozo are both victims of knee injuries.
Benfica
Lyon
- Jimenez Roberto
- Victorio Maxi Pereira
- Anderson Luisao
- Marinho David Luiz
- Paulo Cesar Peixoto
- Jorge Carlos Martins
- Francisco Javi Garcia
- Alexandre Fabio Coentrao
- Javier Saviola
- Eduardo Salvio
- Junior Alan Kardec
- SUBS
- Jose Moreira
- Santos Airton
- Franco Jara
- Jacomo Felipe Menezes
- Santos Weldon
- Miguel Nuno Gomes
- Rechel Sidnei
Home
Away
- Hugo Lloris
- Anthony Reveillere
- Cristiano Cris
- Pape Malickou Diakhate
- Dejan Lovren
- Yoann Gourcuff
- Maxime Gonalons
- Miralem Pjanic
- Jeremy Pied
- Jimmy Briand
- Fernandes Michel Bastos
- SUBS
- Remy Vercoutre
- Kim Kallstrom
- Thimothee Kolodzieczak
- Jean Makoun
- Bafetimbi Gomis
- Clement Grenier
- Alexandre Lacazette
Match Report
Benfica survive late scare Lyon scored three late goals but missed their chance to reach the last 16 with games to spare as Benfica boosted their own hopes of progressing from Group B with a 4-3 win. The hosts began the night six points adrift of Lyon, but swept aside their French visitors in the early going with first-half goals from Alan Kardec, Fabio Coentrao and Javi Garcia. Coentrao's second made it 4-0 midway through the second half before Lyon began their fightback. Yoann Gourcuff got the first before Bafetimbi Gomis struck five minutes from time. Dejan Lovren headed home in the fifth minute of injury time, but the points went to Benfica. Jorge Carlos Martins provided the assist for all four Benfica goals. The hosts dominated the opening half, piling pressure on Hugo Lloris' goal. Maxi Pereria's early sighters began the assualt before Coentrao fired narrowly over from close range. They opened the scoring in the 19th minute with Martins whipping in a free-kick which Kardec headed home. Lyon were not seen as an attacking force until the 28th minute, when Jimmy Briand blazed over from Anthony Reveillere's cross. And moments later the visitors found themselves 2-0 down when Coentrao volleyed home from another Martins cross. Cris had a great chance to get Lyon back into it seven minutes before the break, but headed narrowly wide from Gourcuff's free-kick. At the other end, Lloris parried Javier Saviola's close-range shot away. But Benfica would get a third before half-time as Martins' corner found Javi Garcia who headed home. Lyon began the second half brighter, with chances falling for Briand early on. But he failed to take either, and instead Benfica took a 4-0 lead. Martins was the provider but Coentrao took the plaudits as he lobbed the goalkeeper from 20 yards. Martins would not get a goal himself though, firing wide with his final chance before being replaced with a little over 15 minutes to go. Perhaps it was no coincidence that the Lyon fightback then began. Alexandre Lacazette's cross found Gourcuff who lashed home the first in the 75th minute. Lovren then headed just over from Gourcuff's corner before Gomis got a second five minutes from time, finishing easily from Lacazette's cross. There was enough injury time for Lovren to head home at the death, but Lyon had left their fightback too late. With Schalke held to a draw by Hapoel Tel Aviv, Benfica move to within a point of the top two in the group.
