Coentrao's goal was so important. Cardozo and Saviola both left their scoring boots at home. None of them could finish any chances, and they had around 6 of them. Gaitan was okay but that one shot if you can even call it one was horrible. The referee didn't call 2 penalties, but thankfully we had Coentrao to save us this week. Roberto was actually very good today. If not for that one save against Baba, Benfica could have been down 1-0 before the end of the 1st half. And he didn't drop any crosses today.
Fabio was MOTM...forwards we're not on today but 3 str8 wins is a def positive...Lets take advantage of Schalke 04 poor start to the season and come out with at least a draw on Wednesday
Thank God for blondie. Cardozo missed two easy tap ins and Saviola has been MIA since the 2nd half of last season. The officiating continues to remain poor and I can't believe the tackle on Saviola wasn't awarded a penalty. It's going to be tough to catch up to Porto. They are eating up the points like Benfica did last season.
Our offense was great in creating chances in this game as Benfica dominated possession 60%-40%, we had over 25 shots, but our finishing was piss poor. Saviola and Cardozo were both VERY productive but couldnt score to save their lives, especially Saviola. Could of each EASILY had hat-trick. We slaughtered Maritimo, the score line was unjust and definitely didnt show how the game really went. Uncalled PK against Saviola without a doubt. Gaitan showed 1-2 glimpes of brilliance, but still needs alot of improvement. He's not starting material yet. Jara played poorly. Fabio was MOTM, with Roberto coming in close 2nd. 2 AMAZING daves, improving every game! 2 clean sheets in a row, keep it up buddy! Carlos Martins had some phenomal passes. Luisao definitely stood out to me as a solid rock in the, David Luiz as well but more offensively.