Benfica beat Omonia Nicosia 4–1 in the Europa League on 22 October after a 1–1 first half, according to ESPN.
An early own goal and Omonia’s equaliser were followed by second-half strikes from Vangelis Pavlidis, Fredrik Aursnes and Gianluca Prestianni. The Portuguese visitors thus pulled clear after the interval.
Match statistics
| Statistic | Omonia Nicosia | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| Total shots | 7 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
Statistics source: ESPN.
A shooting advantage becomes a second-half lead
Benfica finished with twenty-three attempts and ten on target, compared with Omonia’s seven and five. Three goals after the interval turned a level first half into a clear away win. An own goal was also part of the total, so the score should not be treated as four direct conversions of Benfica players’ shots.
Archive or illustrative image: Vangelis Pavlidis earlier in his career; not from the event reported here.
Source: ESPN.
Photo credit: Carlo Bruil Fotografie.
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