Casa Pia frustrate Benfica with second-half leveller | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Casa Pia and Benfica drew 1-1 at the Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior. In the 68th minute, Richard Ríos headed the Encarnados in front from Andreas Schjelderup's nodded pass. Rafael Brito levelled from close range (78.), rewarding a more direct phase from the hosts. Águias dominated with 78.4% possession and 18 attempts to eight, but could not find a winner. Encarnados remain third in Liga Portugal and host Nacional next, while Casa Pia stay 16th and visit Alverca.

Player of the Match: Richard Ríos was the standout, heading the opener and completing 57 of 65 passes while winning possession nine times for Encarnados.

Stat of the Match: Águias produced 18 attempts, yet only three tested Patrick Sequeira, highlighting a lack of cutting edge.

Three Things We Learned: Casa Pia survived long spells without the ball, making 43 clearances to protect Patrick Sequeira. Andreas Schjelderup added the assist and recorded 23 successful final third passes, driving Encarnados' threat between the lines. Encarnados forced 12 corners and delivered 28 crosses, but turned that pressure into just three shots on target.