Benfica opened the scoring early in the match against Marítimo, with Leandro Barreiro scoring at 7 minutes of play. The goal allowed the Benfica team to create an initial advantage in the match.
Throughout the first half, the Benfica side demonstrated offensive superiority, having shot nine times towards the opponent's goal. This statistic reflects the dominance exerted by Benfica during the first half of the game.
Marítimo, on the other hand, failed to create any significant danger during the first 45 minutes. The visiting team finished the first half without a single shot on goal, highlighting the difficulties they faced in asserting themselves in the match.
With this course of action, Benfica arrived at half-time with a one-goal advantage and in a clear position of control of the match, while Marítimo sought ways to react in the second half.
