Commentary:
90+5' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 54760.
90+5' Ball possession: Benfica: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
90+5' Sebastien Haller from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+5' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
90+4' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Ajax are trying to create something here.
90+4' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Ajax are trying to create something here.
90+4' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Ajax are in control of the ball.
90+3' Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
90+3' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Antony tests Odisseas Vlachodimos with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
90+3' Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Dusan Tadic from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
90+2' Noussair Mazraoui is leaving the field to be replaced by Devyne Rensch in a tactical substitution.
90+2' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+2' Jan Vertonghen clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+2' Steven Berghuis puts in a cross...
90+1' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Gilberto Junior is injured and is replaced by Diogo Goncalves.
90' Darwin Nunez is leaving the field to be replaced by Valentino Lazaro in a tactical substitution.
90' Gilberto Junior is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90' Ball possession: Benfica: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
89' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
88' Ajax are trying to create something here.
88' Ajax are in control of the ball.
87' The match resumes with a drop ball.
87' After violent conduct Antony rightly goes into the referees book
86' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
86' Ajax are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Benfica: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
85' Adel Taarabt is injured and is replaced by Paulo Bernardo.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Rafa Silva from Benfica trips Nicolas Tagliafico
85' Edson Alvarez shoots from outside the box, but Odisseas Vlachodimos has it under control
84' Ajax are trying to create something here.
84' Adel Taarabt comes back onto the field.
84' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' The game is restarted.
84' Adel Taarabt is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
83' Adel Taarabt is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
82' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
82' Jurrien Timber relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Darwin Nunez puts in a cross...
82' Benfica are trying to create something here.
81' Benfica are in control of the ball.
81' Sebastien Haller is penalised for pushing Jan Vertonghen.
81' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Goal kick for Benfica.
80' Sebastien Haller from Ajax tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
80' Ajax are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Benfica: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Antony from Ajax trips Alex Grimaldo
79' The referee signals a free kick as Davy Klaassen from Ajax trips Adel Taarabt
79' Benfica are trying to create something here.
78' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Jan Vertonghen relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
78' Ajax are trying to create something here.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Alex Grimaldo from Benfica trips Noussair Mazraoui
77' Ajax are in control of the ball.
77' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
77' Goncalo Ramos send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
77' Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the left.
76' Darwin Nunez from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Great skill from Darwin Nunez as he dribbles past his opponents
76' Benfica are in control of the ball.
76' Steven Berghuis from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
75' Ball possession: Benfica: 43%, Ajax: 57%.
75' Ajax are in control of the ball.
75' Benfica are trying to create something here.
74' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Ajax are in control of the ball.
73' Ryan Gravenberch is leaving the field to be replaced by Davy Klaassen in a tactical substitution.
73' Daley Blind is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Tagliafico in a tactical substitution.
72' Roman Yaremchuk from Benfica is very pleased with the goal and can't stop celebrating. The referee sees no other way than to book him.
72' Goncalo Ramos provided the assist for the goal.
72' G O O O A A A L - Roman Yaremchuk from Benfica heads the ball home!72' Goncalo Ramos tests Remko Pasveer with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
72' Benfica start a counter attack.
71' Antony from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
71' Some neat football here as Dusan Tadic from Ajax plays a 1-2 with Antony.
71' Ajax are trying to create something here.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica trips Sebastien Haller
70' Ball possession: Benfica: 44%, Ajax: 56%.
70' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Great defending by Jurrien Timber from Ajax to prevent his team conceding a goal.
70' Could be a good chance here as Rafa Silva from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
69' Benfica are in control of the ball.
69' Ajax are trying to create something here.
69' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
69' Goncalo Ramos fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
68' The referee signals a free kick as Dusan Tadic from Ajax trips Adel Taarabt
68' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
68' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
67' Goncalo Ramos hand-balls.
67' Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
66' A shot by Goncalo Ramos is blocked.
66' Benfica with a potentially dangerous attack.
66' Adel Taarabt from Benfica makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
66' Great skill from Adel Taarabt as he dribbles past his opponents
66' Benfica are trying to create something here.
65' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Nicolas Otamendi puts in a cross...
65' Ball possession: Benfica: 41%, Ajax: 59%.
65' Benfica are trying to create something here.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Ajax trips Alex Grimaldo
64' Benfica plays a short goal kick.
63' Noussair Mazraoui has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
63' Lisandro Martinez sends a long ball upfield.
63' Ajax are trying to create something here.
63' Lisandro Martinez is penalised for pushing Goncalo Ramos.
63' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
62' Everton is leaving the field to be replaced by Roman Yaremchuk in a tactical substitution.
62' Darwin Nunez from Benfica tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
61' The referee signals a free kick as Jurrien Timber from Ajax trips Goncalo Ramos
61' Sebastien Haller from Ajax is ruled offside.
60' Ajax are in control of the ball.
60' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
60' Ball possession: Benfica: 42%, Ajax: 58%.
60' Excellent pass by Rafa Silva from Benfica, but his team mates fail to benefit from it.
60' Rafa Silva from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
60' Daley Blind from Ajax directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Ajax are trying to create something here.
59' Dangerous challenge by Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax. Rafa Silva on the receiving end of that.
58' Benfica plays a short goal kick.
58' That's a great ball by Dusan Tadic from Ajax. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
58' Ajax are in control of the ball.
57' Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax swings in the corner from the left.
57' Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
57' Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
57' Ajax are in control of the ball.
56' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
56' Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
56' Everton sees his shot deflected off target
56' Rafa Silva of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
55' Alex Grimaldo puts in a cross...
55' Benfica are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: Benfica: 43%, Ajax: 57%.
54' Dangerous challenge by Gilberto Junior from Benfica. Dusan Tadic on the receiving end of that.
53' Sebastien Haller from Ajax is ruled offside.
53' Ajax are trying to create something here.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Gilberto Junior from Benfica trips Sebastien Haller
53' Rafa Silva from Benfica makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' Adel Taarabt of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
52' Daley Blind relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Adel Taarabt from Benfica swings in the corner from the left.
52' Darwin Nunez from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' Darwin Nunez from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
52' Benfica are in control of the ball.
51' Ajax are in control of the ball.
51' Ajax are trying to create something here.
50' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ajax are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Benfica: 44%, Ajax: 56%.
50' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' After a tactical foul, Goncalo Ramos sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica trips Jurrien Timber
49' Ajax are in control of the ball.
49' Ajax plays a short goal kick.
48' Benfica are trying to create something here.
48' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' The referee signals a free kick as Adel Taarabt from Benfica trips Sebastien Haller
47' Ajax are in control of the ball.
46' Yellow card for Darwin Nunez.
46' Reckless challenge there. Darwin Nunez commits a rough foul on Lisandro Martinez
46' Ajax are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Benfica: 47%, Ajax: 53%.
45+4' A shot by Rafa Silva is blocked.
45+3' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3' Darwin Nunez from Benfica makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+3' The referee signals a free kick as Lisandro Martinez from Ajax trips Darwin Nunez
45+3' Good effort by Antony as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45+3' Gilberto Junior could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45+2' Ajax are in control of the ball.
45+2' Goncalo Ramos is penalised for pushing Dusan Tadic.
45+1' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Gilberto Junior from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Benfica are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Benfica: 46%, Ajax: 54%.
45' Yellow card for Steven Berghuis.
45' Reckless challenge there. Steven Berghuis commits a rough foul on Julian Weigl
45' Benfica plays a short goal kick.
44' Oh no. From a promising position Sebastien Haller from Ajax miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
44' POST! So nearly a goal by Edson Alvarez but his finish hits the post!
44' Could be a good chance here as Antony from Ajax cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
44' Ajax are trying to create something here.
44' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Ajax are in control of the ball.
43' Excellent pass by Darwin Nunez from Benfica, but his team mates fail to benefit from it.
43' Benfica are trying to create something here.
43' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Ajax are in control of the ball.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Rafa Silva from Benfica trips Jurrien Timber
40' Benfica are in control of the ball.
40' Good effort by Noussair Mazraoui as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
40' Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
40' Dusan Tadic from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Ball possession: Benfica: 46%, Ajax: 54%.
39' Ajax are in control of the ball.
39' Benfica are in control of the ball.
39' Dangerous challenge by Antony from Ajax. Alex Grimaldo on the receiving end of that.
38' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Ajax are in control of the ball.
38' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Ajax are in control of the ball.
37' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' The game is restarted.
36' Lisandro Martinez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
36' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
35' Ajax are in control of the ball.
35' Safe hands from Remko Pasveer as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Darwin Nunez puts in a cross...
35' Benfica are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Benfica: 48%, Ajax: 52%.
35' Danger averted there as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax clears the danger with a good tackle
34' Benfica are trying to create something here.
34' Lisandro Martinez comes back onto the field.
34' Nicolas Otamendi comes back onto the field.
34' The game is restarted.
33' Nicolas Otamendi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
33' Lisandro Martinez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
32' Nicolas Otamendi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
32' Lisandro Martinez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
32' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
31' Dangerous challenge by Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica. Lisandro Martinez on the receiving end of that.
31' Jan Vertonghen puts in a cross...
31' Jurrien Timber relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
31' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
31' Ball possession: Benfica: 46%, Ajax: 54%.
31' Lisandro Martinez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
30' Gilberto Junior puts in a cross...
30' Benfica are in control of the ball.
29' G O O O A A A L - Sebastien Haller reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!29' Jan Vertonghen could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
29' Nicolas Tagliafico puts in a cross...
29' Ajax are in control of the ball.
28' Great defending by Lisandro Martinez from Ajax to prevent his team conceding a goal.
28' Benfica start a counter attack.
28' Dusan Tadic from Ajax makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Edson Alvarez from Ajax sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
27' Ajax are trying to create something here.
26' OWN GOAL - Sebastien Haller sends the ball into his own net!26' Jan Vertonghen from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box.
26' Great skill from Jan Vertonghen as he dribbles past his opponents
26' A shot by Jan Vertonghen is blocked.
26' Jan Vertonghen from Benfica heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
25' Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
25' Rafa Silva from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Great skill from Rafa Silva as he dribbles past his opponents
25' Ball possession: Benfica: 48%, Ajax: 52%.
24' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Benfica are trying to create something here.
23' After a tactical foul, Noussair Mazraoui sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
23' Obstruction as Noussair Mazraoui cuts off the run of Everton. A free-kick is awarded.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax trips Gilberto Junior
22' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Ajax are in control of the ball.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax trips Everton
21' Ajax are trying to create something here.
21' Ajax are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Benfica: 49%, Ajax: 51%.
20' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' The referee signals a free kick as Lisandro Martinez from Ajax trips Rafa Silva
19' The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax trips Adel Taarabt
19' Benfica are in control of the ball.
18' Noussair Mazraoui provided the assist for the goal.
18' G O O O A A A L - Dusan Tadic scores with the right foot!18' Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
18' Ajax are trying to create something here.
17' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Ryan Gravenberch hand-balls.
16' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' A shot by Steven Berghuis is blocked.
15' Antony from Ajax crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
15' Steven Berghuis from Ajax tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Darwin Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Ryan Gravenberch swings in a cross from the free kick.
15' Ball possession: Benfica: 54%, Ajax: 46%.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Gilberto Junior from Benfica trips Dusan Tadic
13' Ajax are in control of the ball.
13' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Sebastien Haller is penalised for pushing Nicolas Otamendi.
12' Noussair Mazraoui puts in a cross...
12' Ajax are trying to create something here.
12' Ajax start a counter attack.
12' A shot by Goncalo Ramos is blocked.
11' Rafa Silva of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
11' Benfica are trying to create something here.
11' Adel Taarabt from Benfica directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Daley Blind relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Rafa Silva puts in a cross...
11' Benfica are trying to create something here.
10' Benfica plays a short goal kick.
10' Ajax are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Benfica: 61%, Ajax: 39%.
9' Benfica are in control of the ball.
9' Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Benfica are trying to create something here.
8' Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Alex Grimaldo from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
7' Darwin Nunez from Benfica tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Benfica start a counter attack.
7' Sebastien Haller from Ajax passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Ajax are trying to create something here.
6' Good effort by Antony as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
6' Sebastien Haller of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
6' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Ajax are in control of the ball.
5' Ajax take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Benfica: 75%, Ajax: 25%.
4' Ajax are in control of the ball.
4' Ajax take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Jan Vertonghen sends a header towards goal, but Remko Pasveer is there to comfortably save it
3' Alex Grimaldo swings in a cross from the free kick.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Edson Alvarez from Ajax trips Goncalo Ramos
2' Benfica are trying to create something here.
2' Antony from Ajax is ruled offside.
2' Steven Berghuis of Ajax passes the ball to a team mate.
1' Ajax are trying to create something here.
1' Benfica are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Benfica kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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