Benfica players celebrate after scoring a goal against AEK Athens in the Champions League.
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Benfica squander lead, then snatch win at AEK

Benfica played the entire second half with 10 men and squandered a two-goal lead before claiming a thrilling 3-2 win away to AEK Athens.
May 17, 2023, 12:28 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

AEK Athens
Benfica
  • KO
  • 6
  • 8
  • 15
  • 34
  • 40
  • 45+4
  • HT
  • 45
  • 53
  • 60
  • 62
  • 63
  • 68
  • 74
  • 79
  • 79
  • 84
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

90'+5'
Match ends, AEK Athens 2, Benfica 3.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, AEK Athens 2, Benfica 3.
90'+3'
Alejandro Grimaldo (Benfica) is shown the yellow card.
Match Stats
AEKBEN
Possession
64.2%
35.864.2
35.8%
Shots on Goal
7
6
Shot Attempts
15
11
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
8
4
Saves
3
4