Benfica didn't play as open and aggressive in this game as they were in the last meeting. In this match, they put Leiria in their own evenly matched, or even higher than their own, and opted for a more conservative defensive counter-attacking strategy in this game. It was a pragmatic option, with Leiria's attack posing little real threat to Benfica's defence for the time being. The tactical literacy of Benfica's players is still very high, and they have firmly implemented the tactical arrangement of head coach Toney, and have implemented a very active package defense against Leiria's two organizational cores, Lao Lei and Andre.

This kind of defensive arrangement makes Leiria's offense seem to have few options. At this time, although Leiria's possession rate was high, most of it was crossing and returning passes, and there were not many real threats forward. And Leiria also appeared very calm, and did not send out an all-out attack on Benfica's defense, appearing cautious.

However, the field is not dull, and the physical contact between the players of both sides does not give in to each other, so that the intensity of the game is still guaranteed. According to the commentator: "It's like a Premier League game, not a Portuguese Super League game. "The style of the Portuguese Super League is still dominated by ground-controlled attacking football, but this season's rise of Leiria has brought defensive counter-attacks more into the tactical style of the Portuguese Super League.

Leiria relied on solid defense, played offensive or counter-attack, and achieved good results. This style of play has begun to be studied by the whole of Portugal, and some teams have begun to follow suit, especially the way in which Leiria uses possession to reduce the opponent's attacking opportunities and time has made the whole of Portugal shine. However, what they don't know is that this method was not arranged by Mourinho, but came from Lao Lei's own attempt to organize. The effect of this made Mourinho's eyes shine and he persevered.

For Leiria's style, some people naturally praise it, and some people scold it. Some Portuguese media and celebrities feel that Leiria's football has ruined the charm of Portuguese football and made it boring. But Leiria doesn't care about that, grades are the last word. Moreover, some people believe that this may cause a tactical revolution in Portugal, after all, the current style of Portuguese football has not brought Portugal any decent glory.

Leiria's possession, in the 15th minute of the first half, gave them their first attacking chance. After a few small passes, Lao Lei suddenly found Bruno on the right side with an accurate long pass, and Bruno didn't need too much adjustment to win the ball, and the speed of the connection was very fast. Bruno took a few steps and crossed diagonally into the box to find McCarthy's high spot. It was a quick lightning sneak attack that allowed Benfica's defence to shoot before they could react. It's a pity that McCarthy didn't control it well and the top deviated.

Leiria's fans, after a cry of pity, encouraged their players with their own applause. Leiria's good form in those few minutes gave them confidence that they could win Benfica in today's game. Through the pass just now, Lao Lei also felt that he was in good shape today, and his feet felt good. With self-confidence, the quality of his passing in the next game is getting higher and higher, and Lao Lei feels that his passing level today seems to have risen to a new level, becoming more accurate and freewheeling.

In fact, this is the result of Lao Lei's accumulation, in addition to daily unremitting training, Lao Lei in each game due to his own special running and passing organization, the average number of passes is about 80 times. Such a large amount of accumulation finally made Lao Lei's passing level break through the original level today and reach a new level.

In the face of Benfica's solid defense, Lao Lei made the decision to increase the high ball to McCarthy against his teammates, and increased the pressure on Benfica's defense with continuous impacts. Such an attack, even if there is no goal, will make Benfica's defense tremble, no matter how solid the defense, will be porous in the face of continuous attacking pressure. And with the feeling of Lao Lei's passing today, Ugo, Andre and Bruno can quickly raise the ball high to McCarthy after receiving the ball.

McCarthy got a succession of headers in the box, and although he didn't score, it kept Benfica's defence in a state of nervousness. If people are in a state of nervous tension for a long time, there will always be slow reaction at a certain moment.

Leiria's continuous offensive made the cheers of Magalhais Stadium slowly reach **. With this momentum, Leiria's players are also more energetic. Tony on the sidelines couldn't sit still, he knew that if he went on like this, it was only a matter of time before his defense line was broken.

He came to the sideline to instruct his midfielders to press forward to control Lao Lei's passes, and not let him pass unscrupulously in the backfield. Benfica's defensive line was pulled out, which is also in line with what Lao Lei meant. When Benfica's defence was pulled out for the first time, Lao Lei suddenly observed a gap in the middle. However, this requires a precise long-distance direct plug to the ground, according to the past, Lao Lei did not dare to try in such an important competition, but today's good feeling made Lao Lei have the courage to try.

At this time, the football on the field suddenly drew a beautiful straight line, and it passed through the two Benfica defenders. The defender tried to reach out to block it, but it rolled quickly just before their toes and was not affected at all. With just one pass, the entire Benfica defence was breached. McCarthy spun along the ball and got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get a one-on-one shot after slotting into the box. With a cold shot, he deceived the Benfica goalkeeper and hit the near corner. In the 28th minute of the first half, Leiria took the lead at home to break the deadlock on the field and lead 1-0. McCarthy scored, Ray assisted.

During the goal, the Leiria fans first shouted in amazement, followed by fierce cheers. It was a goal with a simple aesthetic, it was simple, there were no unnecessary passes, there was only one pass and two touches throughout. There is a sense of beauty that simplifies the complex and does what you want. As the on-site commentator, Florno naturally would not let go of this beautiful goal, and praised it lavishly: "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Beautiful goals, it's the easiest mode and the hardest. It's Rui Costa's pass! Remaia used his way to kill Benfica! Killed Benfica!! Haluha, the 'great' Benfica, died in front of the skills of his own legendary superstar. It's the perfect way to score goals. I love it! I love it to death!! Thousands of dollars do not change!!

Remaia had the same pass against Sporting Lisbon. Today, he showed Rui Costa's passing again. Today, he suddenly became like an elegant organizer. I'm sure our fans won't be annoying, haluha. "Well, I don't know who pushed Martins to the ground in front of him, and provoked the Benfica player to get a yellow card.

"That's right!!" At this time, the fans of Leiria, who could only watch the game in the bar, raised the big beer glass in their hands and toasted to Forano's commentary.

"It was ............ who scored the goal"

"Benny !!!!"

"It's ............ who passes the ball"

"Reima!!!!!!!!

The tradition of goalscorers getting the most vocalized is different here. Rema has been pampered by Leiria's fans. Lao Lei enjoyed this call very much, and put his right hand to his ear, signaling that I could not hear. Naturally, he got more shouts from the fans.

Mourinho, on the other hand, was even more agitated, jumping up and waving his fists in the air. I don't know if he did it on purpose, at this time he happened to be standing in front of Tony, and at this time, Tony's face was shown in the camera. Of course, he felt that Mourinho was deliberately showing off to himself, demonstrating. He simply looked at the pitch, out of sight and out of mind, and began to think about the next countermeasures, and now Benfica had to press out. According to the information he received, in the other field, Porto also unexpectedly led the superior Sporting Lisbon with a score of 1:0 at this time.

After falling behind, Benfica re-served, changed the previous period of conservatism and began to press out. In another defensive against Martins, Ray once again showed off his tough defense, telling everyone that his elegance would only appear on offense, not on the defensive end. When Martins wanted to play the ball quickly and give it to his striker's teammates, Lao Lei directly carried Martins down with his shoulder from the side. Martins flew up again and fell on the pitch.

There was no show of goodwill, no stretching out his hand to pull Martins up. After the referee's whistle, Lao Lei turned his head and left. Lao Lei knows in his own heart, his fouls will definitely not constitute a card, and the one who walks is called chic, at least Lao Lei himself thinks so. In this game, Lao Lei deliberately strengthened his foul strength, in addition to his dislike of Benfica, he also expressed his attitude and deterred Benfica's players. This kind of defensive thinking, Lao Lei is also greatly influenced by the NBA, what is a good defensive player, is to make the opponent dare not attack you.

Martins rubbed his sore ribs and got up from the grass, looking at Lao Lei's figure, a trace of hatred and imperceptible jealousy flashed in his eyes, and this was the result that Lao Lei wanted. As a Portuguese Super League giant, Benfica's attacking strength cannot be ignored, this free kick in front of the field is a tactical free kick, which is ended by Benfica's winger with a long-range shot. Lemato jumped up and used his fingers to take the ball off the crossbar.

The shot still shocked Leiria's players in a cold sweat, which reminded them that Benfica would not rest on their laurels and cheered them up.

The corner kick was pushed out of the penalty area by Raio. Martins' long-range shot without stopping the ball was also blocked by Lao Lei with his own back. This wave of Benfica's offensive has just come to an end.

This wave of offensive undoubtedly announced that this game still has to be played.

Difficulties await Leiria and Old Ray at the back.