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End of transmission

We end the coverage of the 0-0 draw between PSV and Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League 2021/2022 Playoffs, we invite you to stay connected to VAVEL with all the information from the world of sport. 

August 24, 2021 5:10 PM ET
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Match statistics

Goals: 0 PSV - Benfica 0

Possession: 73% PSV - Benfica 27% 

Total shots: 21 PSV - Benfica 4

Shots on goal: 8 PSV - Benfica 1

Total passes: 654 PSV - Benfica 243

Fouls: 14 PSV - Benfica 12

August 24, 2021 4:59 PM ET
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Match ends

Benfica qualifies for the group stage after winning the first leg 2-1.

August 24, 2021 4:53 PM ET
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Minute 90'

Five more minutes will be played in the match.

August 24, 2021 4:47 PM ET
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Minute 86'

Double save by Odisseas Vlachodimos saves Benfica.  

August 24, 2021 4:42 PM ET
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Minute 83'

Yellow card for Ramos in Benfica for a foul on Ramalho.

August 24, 2021 4:39 PM ET
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Minute 78'

PSV play very forward and arrive several times with great danger to Benfica's goal.

August 24, 2021 4:34 PM ET
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Minute 74'

Double change for Benfica, Everton and Meite come on, Rafa Silva and Joao Mario leave the field.

August 24, 2021 4:31 PM ET
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Minute 71'

Triple change for PSV, Obispo, Vertessen and Brumma are substituted by Boscagli, Madueke and Van Ginkel.

August 24, 2021 4:28 PM ET
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Minute 67'

Yellow card for Joao Mario for a foul on Gakpo.

August 24, 2021 4:24 PM ET
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Minute 62'

PSV's dangerous chance, Zahavi's shot hits the post. 

August 24, 2021 4:19 PM ET
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Minute 59'

PSV dominates the game and keeps Benfica at bay.

August 24, 2021 4:16 PM ET
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Minute 54'

Change in Benfica, Taarabat comes off the field and Vertonghen enters the field.

August 24, 2021 4:12 PM ET
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Minute 52'

PSV for their entire team on Benfica's field.

August 24, 2021 4:10 PM ET
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Minute 50'

After having an extra man, PSV took the initiative in the match.

August 24, 2021 4:07 PM ET
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Second half starts

Benfica is qualifying for the group stage for the moment.

August 24, 2021 4:03 PM ET
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First half statistics

Goals: 0 PSV - Benfica 0

Possession: 66% PSV - Benfica 34% 

Total Shots: 9 PSV - Benfica 2

Shots on goal: 2 PSV - Benfica 0

Total Passes: 315 PSV - Benfica 160

Fouls: 7 PSV - Benfica 6

August 24, 2021 3:52 PM ET
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First half ends

For the moment, Benfica qualifies for the group stage after a 2-1 win in the first leg. 

August 24, 2021 3:48 PM ET
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Minute 45'

One more minute will be played at the Philips Stadion.

August 24, 2021 3:46 PM ET
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Minute 43'

PSV had a dangerous chance but it was well controlled by goalkeeper Vlachodimos.

August 24, 2021 3:43 PM ET
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Minute 40'

PSV plays on the opposite side of the field after Verissimo's dismissal. 

August 24, 2021 3:40 PM ET
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Minute 36'

PSV's shot from outside the box goes just wide.

August 24, 2021 3:36 PM ET
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Minute 34' | Red card

Red card for Verissimo, second yellow card for a foul on Gakpo.

August 24, 2021 3:34 PM ET
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Minute 31'

The match enters a back-and-forth state and both teams arrive with danger.

August 24, 2021 3:31 PM ET
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Minute 28'

Benfica had a very dangerous attack that ended in a corner kick.

August 24, 2021 3:29 PM ET
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Minute 24'

Benfica presses PSV's exit in search of winning the ball back and being in front of goal.

August 24, 2021 3:23 PM ET
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Minute 20'

Both teams try to reach the opponent's goal by means of long passes.

August 24, 2021 3:20 PM ET
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Minute 16'

The game enters a state of calm and is played in the middle of the field.

August 24, 2021 3:16 PM ET
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Minute 11'

PSV are the first to take the initiative and put their foot down on Benfica's ground.

August 24, 2021 3:11 PM ET
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Minute 8'

Yellow card for Verissimo for a foul on Gakpo.

August 24, 2021 3:08 PM ET
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Minute 7'

The game was very short and neither team was able to reach the opposing goal with danger. 

 

August 24, 2021 3:06 PM ET
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Minute 3'

The match starts very intense and is played in the middle of the field.

August 24, 2021 3:03 PM ET
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Match starts

The ball is rolling at the Philips Stadion.

August 24, 2021 3:01 PM ET
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Clothing

PSV will wear its traditional red and white vertical striped uniform.
Benfica will be in their all-white alternate uniform.

August 24, 2021 2:59 PM ET
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Field trip

Both teams, together with the refereeing team, take the field at the Philips Stadion.

August 24, 2021 2:57 PM ET
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Substitutes - Benfica

Leite, Vinicius, Dias, Fernandes, Pizzi, Almeida, Meite, Luis, Pinho, Ramos, Everton, Vertonghen.

August 24, 2021 2:35 PM ET
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Benfica starters

Roster: Vlachodimos; Verissimo, Otamendi, Morato; Gilberto, Taarabat, Weigl, Grimaldo; Joao Mario, Rafa Silva; Yeremchuk.
Coach: Jorge Jesus. 

August 24, 2021 2:29 PM ET
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Substitutes - PSV

Doan, Junior, Fofana, Gutierrez, Mvogo, Müller, Obispo, Teze, Thomas, Bruma, Vertessen, Viergever.

August 24, 2021 2:26 PM ET
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PSV starters

Roster: Drommel; Mweve, Ramalho, Boscagli, Max; Sangare, Ginkel; Madueke, Götze, Gakpo; Zahavi.
Coach: Roger Schmidt

August 24, 2021 2:22 PM ET
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Get ready!

In a few minutes we will share the rosters and all the details of the match between PSV and Benfica.

August 24, 2021 2:15 PM ET
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How to watch PSV vs Benfica and online?

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If you want to watch it online, VAVEL USA is your best option.

August 23, 2021 10:46 PM ET
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What time is the PSV vs Benfica match?

This is the kick-off time for the PSV vs Benfica match on August 24, 2021 in various countries:
Argentina: 16:00 hrs. - ESPN 
Bolivia: 15:00 hrs. - ESPN 
Brazil: 16:00 hrs. - TNT Brazil
Chile: 15:00 hrs. - ESPN 
Colombia: 14:00 hrs. - ESPN 
Ecuador: 14:00 hrs. - ESPN
Spain: 21:00 hrs. - Movistar +
Mexico: 14:00 hrs. - TNT Mexico
Paraguay: 15:00 hrs. - ESPN 
Peru: 14:00 hrs. - ESPN 
Uruguay: 16:00 hrs. - ESPN 

August 23, 2021 10:41 PM ET
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Referee's team

Referee: Slavko Vinčić SVN

Assistant referees: Tomaž Klančnik SVN and Andraž Kovačič SVN

Fourth official: Rade Obrenovič SVN

VAR: Bastian Dankert GER

AVAR: Jure Praprotnik SVN

August 23, 2021 10:36 PM ET
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Last match - Benfica

Benfica's last match was against Gil Vicente F.C. in the framework of the Portuguese League and the roster was:
Vlachodimos; Veríssimo, Otamendi, Morato; Gilberto, Taarabat, Meite, Dias; Ramos, Everton; Yeremchuk.

August 23, 2021 10:31 PM ET
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Last match - PSV

PSV's last match was against Cambuur in the Dutch League and the roster was:
Dommel; Teze, Obispo, Boscagli, Mwene; Ginkel, Pröpper; Mauro, Bruma, Gakpo; Zahavi.

August 23, 2021 10:26 PM ET
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Top player at Benfica

One of the most outstanding players in Benfica is Luis Alfonso 'Pizzi', the 31-year-old attacking midfielder stands out for his mid-distance shooting and his playmaking. Throughout his career he has won 16 titles, including four Portuguese leagues, all of them with Benfica.

August 23, 2021 10:21 PM ET
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Top player at PSV

One of the players to keep in mind in PSV is Cody Gakpo, the 22 year old attacker despite his youth stands out for his speed on the flanks and his good mid-distance shot, in his career he already has two titles, he also has two goals in the current edition of the Champions League. 

August 23, 2021 10:16 PM ET
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History Benfica vs PSV

The two teams have met eight times, the record slightly favors Benfica who have won three times, there have been four draws and PSV have claimed victory once.
In terms of goals, Benfica has the advantage with 13 goals scored to PSV's nine.

August 23, 2021 10:11 PM ET
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First leg

The first match of this series was played on August 18 at the da Luz stadium and ended in a 2-1 win for Benfica, with goals from Rafa Silva at minute 10' and Julian Weigl at minute 42'. PSV's goal was scored by Cody Gakpo at minute 51'.

August 23, 2021 10:06 PM ET
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The match will be played at the Philips Stadion

The match between PSV and Benfica will take place at the Philips Stadion in the city of Eindhoven (Netherlands), the stadium is where PSV plays its home matches, it was built in 1910 and has a capacity for approximately 35,000 spectators. 

August 23, 2021 10:01 PM ET
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Start of transmission

Hello everyone! Welcome to the blog commentary of the PSV vs Benfica match, valid for the second leg of the Champions League Playoffs 2021/2022. My name is Ismael Silva and I will be your host for this match. We will provide you with pre-match analysis, score updates and live news, here on VAVEL.

August 23, 2021 9:56 PM ET