The match between Bordeaux and Benfica in the round of 16 of the Europa League sounds like a rollercoaster of emotions with a lot of drama and excitement. Here’s a recap of the key moments:
- Bordeaux, hosting Benfica, needed to score two goals to qualify after losing 1-0 in the first leg.
- The match started poorly for Bordeaux as Jardel opened the scoring for Benfica in the 29th minute.
- C. Diabaté provided a glimmer of hope for Bordeaux with a goal in the 74th minute.
- However, Benfica quickly responded, with O. Cardozo scoring just two minutes later in the 76th minute, restoring the Portuguese team’s advantage.
- Bordeaux managed to equalize in the 90th minute with an own goal from Jardel, making it 2-2.
- In the 92nd minute, O. Cardozo scored his second goal of the evening, securing a 3-2 victory for Benfica.
The match was evidently filled with twists and turns, and despite Bordeaux’s efforts to mount a comeback, Benfica ultimately secured the win and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. The late drama, including an own goal and a last-minute goal by Cardozo, added to the intensity of the game
