Match Centre

Benfica's 4-0 victory was fully justified by their overwhelming statistical superiority, underpinned by 74% possession and a 21-8 shot advantage. Moreirense's solitary shot on target highlighted their inability to threaten, while Benfica converted nine on target into four goals - clinical but not excessively so given their 16 shots from inside the box. The penalty just before half-time (converted by Pavlidis in 45+4') broke Moreirense's resistance, with Schjelderup (55') and Prestianni (59') combining for two quick goals early in the second half before Aursnes (72') capped the rout.

Benfica's creative trio proved decisive - Schjelderup scored one and assisted two, Prestianni had a goal and assist, while Pavlidis' penalty set the tone. Moreirense's four yellow cards reflected their struggle to contain Benfica's fluid attacks, with just 26% possession and only 167 accurate passes versus Benfica's 629. The defining stat was Benfica's 7-3 corner advantage, demonstrating their sustained pressure in dangerous areas throughout.