Panathinaikos drew 0-0 against Portuguese Champions Benfica in a friendly match held at Toronto’s BMO Field. Despite the numerous chances created by both teams, the match was characterised by the strong physical challenges between the players. Benfica’s defender David Luiz was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, right before the end of the first half.
Benfica: Moreira, Luís Filipe (16’ Saviola, 46’ Weldon), Sidnei, David Luiz, Fábio Faria, Airton (90’ David Simão), Ruben Amorim, Felipe Menezes (46’ Javi Garcia), César Peixoto, Éder Luís (60’ Leandro Pimenta), Alan Kardec (46’ Nuno Gomes).
Panathinaikos: Karnezis (46′ Galinovic), Sarriegi, Bjarsmyr, Kante, Melissis, Leto, Marinos, Dimoutsos, Simao, Cleyton, Rukavina.
