Cup

Full time

Key moments

  1. 78'

    Substitution for Benfica CH

    Benfica CH effectue un remplacement. Alan Guillaume prend la place de Oscar Cardozo.

  2. 68'

    Yellow card for Oscar Cardozo

    Yellow card for Oscar Cardozo following that foul; he'll need to be on his best behavior for the rest of the match!

  3. 34'

    Free kick scored by Fernando Chalana

    A superb free kick from Fernando Chalana that finds the top corner. The keeper Itandje did not even move, what a splendid goal!

  4. 29'

    Yellow card for Humberto Coelho

    By constantly complaining to the referee, Humberto Coelho has achieved only one thing: getting himself booked.

  5. 4'

    Goal for RC Lens! MVDP

    MVDP shoots from outside the box, the ball hits the left post and goes into the net. The keeper didn't even move.

The evening started with a glimmer of hope as RC Lens snatched an early lead in the 4th minute, sending their supporters into a brief, delirious state of optimism. It was a rare moment of competence that suggested we might actually witness a display of football rather than a training session for professional shouters. However, Benfica CH decided that the best way to handle the pressure was to turn the pitch into a wrestling ring, racking up fouls and earning two yellow cards that were as predictable as a rainy day in the north. Their equalizer in the 34th minute, a free-kick that somehow found the net, felt less like a tactical masterclass and more like a collective sigh of relief from a team that clearly prefers physical altercations to actual ball possession. 🙄

The second half was a masterclass in frustration, specifically for RC Lens. The 68th minute will surely haunt the team’s dreams for weeks to come; after Benfica CH practically begged for a penalty with their reckless tackling, the golden opportunity to seal the match was squandered with a miss that left the crowd questioning the laws of physics. It was the peak of this 1-1 comedy of errors, proving that while both teams can occasionally hit the target, they are much better at hitting each other. The remaining time was spent watching the clock tick down, as both sides seemed perfectly content to settle for a draw rather than risk the embarrassment of actually trying to win.

By the final whistle, the stats told the story of a match that lacked both grace and a sense of purpose. With RC Lens managing only 3 shots on target and Benfica CH matching that mediocre tally, the game ended exactly as it deserved: in a damp, unsatisfying stalemate. If this is the best these two could offer, perhaps they should consider trading their boots for knitting needles. A draw that felt like a loss for anyone who values their time, leaving us with nothing but a bitter taste and a desperate need for a real football match to wash away the memory of this tactical void. 🤡

Match details

On 28/09/2026 10:45

Bollaert-Delelis (RC Lens)

60000 spectators

Penalty shoot-out

Itandje
347 pts
25 yrs
Sarr
351 pts
27 yrs
Joueur4
349 pts
26 yrs
Sikora
349 pts
25 yrs
A.Valencia
358 pts
28 yrs
Edouard R...
349 pts
23 yrs
MVDP
351 pts
22 yrs
Sumi
354 pts
22 yrs
Dylan Harper
363 pts
24 yrs
R. Barkley
350 pts
24 yrs
Moreira
350 pts
28 yrs
Xusi
303 pts
19 yrs
Hogsberg
280 pts
28 yrs
Jori
405 pts
22 yrs
Humberto ...
303 pts
27 yrs
T. Mings
319 pts
24 yrs
Enzo
289 pts
27 yrs
Joao pinto
329 pts
23 yrs
Fernando ...
331 pts
26 yrs
Ronaldinho
349 pts
25 yrs
Alan Guil...
293 pts
28 yrs
Eusebio
277 pts
28 yrs

Match commentary

  1. 95'

    End of the shootout

    L'équipe Benfica CH remporte ce match aux tirs au but sur le score de 2 buts à 1

  2. 95'

    Penalty kick

    MVDP tire et rate ce pénalty.
    Joao pinto tire et marque !
    Score : 1-2

  3. 94'

    Penalty kick

    Sumi tire et rate ce pénalty.
    Fernando Chalana tire et rate ce pénalty.
    Score : 1-1

  4. 93'

    Penalty kick

    Dylan Harper tire et marque !
    Ronaldinho tire et rate ce pénalty.
    Score : 1-1

  5. 92'

    Penalty kick

    R. Barkley tire et rate ce pénalty.
    Alan Guillaume tire et rate ce pénalty.
    Score : 0-1

  6. 91'

    Penalty kick

    Moreira tire et rate ce pénalty.
    Eusebio tire et marque !
    Score : 0-1

  7. 90'

    Penalty shootout

    After 90 minutes, neither team has managed to gain an advantage. The stadium holds its breath for the penalty shootout!

  8. 88'

    Hogsberg makes no attempt to play the ball there! Edouard Rousseau is on the ground. It is a foul.

  9. 87'

    Save by Itandje

    Fernando Chalana tries to chip the keeper from 30 meters, but he sensed the danger and caught the ball.

  10. 85'

    Benfica CH's central defense is rock solid, RC Lens are looking for a way to break them down.

  11. 82'

    RC Lens is calmly playing it around at the back, which is clearly frustrating the Benfica CH players.

  12. 80'

    RC Lens is winning the ball back high up the pitch, which could create counter-attacking opportunities for Benfica CH.

  13. 78'

    Substitution for Benfica CH

    Benfica CH effectue un remplacement. Alan Guillaume prend la place de Oscar Cardozo.

  14. 76'

    Enzo dribbles past one, then two opponents... but not three! Sumi didn't want to be the third!

  15. 73'

    Free kick by Moreira

    Moreira puts the ball into the box but Xusi comes out and claims it.

  16. 72'

    What a foul! As Sumi was heading for goal, Joao pinto comes in late and sweeps his opponent's legs!

  17. 68'

    Penalty missed by Moreira

    Moreira attempts a panenka, but unfortunately for him, the keeper didn't dive and calmly stops the ball.

  18. 68'

    Penalty to RC Lens

    The referee points to the penalty spot! It looked like the foul was outside the box, though. Regardless, Moreira is already focused and getting ready to shoot.

  19. 68'

    Yellow card for Oscar Cardozo

    Yellow card for Oscar Cardozo following that foul; he'll need to be on his best behavior for the rest of the match!

  20. 68'

    Oscar Cardozo manages to dribble past Sumi, who catches up. Oscar Cardozo slaps his opponent! Foul!

  21. 64'

    Edouard Rousseau goes down in the box under pressure from Joao pinto. The referee waves play on.

  22. 63'

    Benfica CH has been playing some attractive football lately, while RC Lens is chasing the ball.

  23. 59'

    Sumi bursts down the right wing and tries to cut it back for R. Barkley, but it goes straight to a defender who clears it. A missed opportunity.

  24. 57'

    Benfica CH is giving the ball away far too much in midfield and cannot string any passes together.

  25. 55'

    Joao pinto's pass is completely off target and goes straight out for a throw-in. A.Valencia watches him and laughs.

  26. 53'

    Shot off target by Fernando Chalana

    A real masterclass from Fernando Chalana, who dances past the defense with a lovely sombrero. He manages to cross, but T. Mings, despite being alone in front of goal, inexplicably misses his header and sends the ball wide!

  27. 48'

    Shot on target by Dylan Harper

    That was close! Dylan Harper dances past three defenders before firing a shot that the keeper palms away, unable to hold on.

  28. 46'

    Benfica CH is calmly moving the ball around while RC Lens sits deep. This is all very boring!

  29. 45'

    Back under way!

    C'est reparti pour 45 minutes, s'ils ne veulent pas terminer sur un score nul, il va falloir hausser le rythme.

  30. 45+1'

    Half-time

    Et c'est la mi-temps, aucune équipe n'a pris l'avantage. Tout reste à faire.

  31. 43'

    Benfica CH are keeping the ball and running down the clock; RC Lens need to respond!

  32. 39'

    An excellent through ball from Dylan Harper to Sarr! He bears down on the keeper and it's a goooal!!! Oh no! The flag is up, it's offside.

  33. 34'

    Free kick scored by Fernando Chalana

    A superb free kick from Fernando Chalana that finds the top corner. The keeper Itandje did not even move, what a splendid goal!

  34. 34'

    Sumi cannot stop Oscar Cardozo, so he pulls his shirt. Undeniable foul.

  35. 29'

    Yellow card for Humberto Coelho

    By constantly complaining to the referee, Humberto Coelho has achieved only one thing: getting himself booked.

  36. 29'

    After an aerial duel, Humberto Coelho delivers a violent elbow to the face of Sarr, who is writhing in pain on the ground. Undeniable foul.

  37. 28'

    Save by Itandje

    Eusebio tries a shot from 30 meters out, but Itandje pushes the ball onto the right post.

  38. 27'

    Benfica CH fans are throwing flares onto the pitch, and stewards have to intervene. Play resumes.

  39. 21'

    Shot on target by Sumi

    Sumi approaches the box but gets blocked by the defense; he plays a neat backheel and A.Valencia fires it hard, only to be narrowly denied by the keeper!!

  40. 17'

    Edouard Rousseau accelerates and passes to A.Valencia, who can't control the ball; it's a throw-in.

  41. 14'

    Sikora and Edouard Rousseau play a lovely one-two to clear the ball, which seems to frustrate the opposing manager.

  42. 9'

    A surging run from Enzo looking for a one-two with Ronaldinho, but the latter is blocked.

  43. 4'

    Goal for RC Lens! MVDP

    MVDP shoots from outside the box, the ball hits the left post and goes into the net. The keeper didn't even move.

  44. 0'

    Kick-off

    And we are underway for this clash between RC Lens and Benfica CH; it is going to be intense!

Key stats

RC Lens Benfica CH
55% Possession 45%
1 Goals 1
3 Shots on target 3
1 Shots off target 1
1 Fouls 4
0 Yellow cards 2
0 Red cards 0
0 Injuries 0

Scorers

  • MVDP 4'

Scorers

  • Fernando Chalana 34'

Goalkeeper

Defence

Midfield

  • 4'

Attack

Substitutes

Goalkeeper

Defence

  • 29'

Midfield

  • 34'

Attack

  • 78'

Substitutes

  • 68'78'

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