Benfica held as red card sparks Famalicão fightback | OneFootball

Famalicão drew 2-2 with Benfica at Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho, a result that keeps the visitors second and unbeaten in Liga Portugal.

In the 12th minute Andreas Schjelderup converted from the spot after VAR confirmed the penalty. Richard Ríos doubled the lead from the centre of the box (19.).

Nicolás Otamendi was sent off (55.), handing the Águias a long rearguard action.

Mathias de Amorim pulled one back with a low finish (67.). Anatolii Trubin then tipped over Leonardo Realpe's header (70.), but substitute Umar Abubakar smashed in the equaliser from close range (78.).

Rodrigo Pinheiro struck the right post in the 10th minute of second half stoppage time as Famalicão finished stronger.

Famalicão registered 15 attempts and 56.2% possession. The Águias produced eight attempts.

Next, Famalicão visit Estrela Amadora. The Águias host Braga.