Belenenses vs Benfica called off - in pics


  • The match between Belenenses SAD and Benfica at National Stadium, in Oeiras near Lisbon was ended in the 48th minute, as Belenenses ran out of the minimum number of players, after starting with only nine, due to an outbreak of Covid-19. EPA
    The match between Belenenses SAD and Benfica at National Stadium, in Oeiras near Lisbon was ended in the 48th minute, as Belenenses ran out of the minimum number of players, after starting with only nine, due to an outbreak of Covid-19. EPA
  • Belenenses's Joao Monteiro lies on the floor injured during the match against Benfica. Belenenses ran out of the minimum number of players, after starting with only nine, due to an outbreak of Covid-19. Followed by three injuries on the pitch that reduced them to six. EPA
    Belenenses's Joao Monteiro lies on the floor injured during the match against Benfica. Belenenses ran out of the minimum number of players, after starting with only nine, due to an outbreak of Covid-19. Followed by three injuries on the pitch that reduced them to six. EPA
  • The referee Manuel Mota speaks with players of Belenenses before calling the match off in the 48th minute. EPA
    The referee Manuel Mota speaks with players of Belenenses before calling the match off in the 48th minute. EPA
  • Belenenses's Henrique Pires in action against Benfica's Haris Seferovic. EPA
    Belenenses's Henrique Pires in action against Benfica's Haris Seferovic. EPA
  • Belenenses' Henrique Pires in action against Benfica' Jan Vertonghen. EPA
    Belenenses' Henrique Pires in action against Benfica' Jan Vertonghen. EPA
  • Belenenses' goalkeeper Alvaro Ramalho in action against Benfica's Haris Seferovic. EPA
    Belenenses' goalkeeper Alvaro Ramalho in action against Benfica's Haris Seferovic. EPA
  • Benfica's Darwin Nunez celebrates after scoring to make it 4-0. EPA
    Benfica's Darwin Nunez celebrates after scoring to make it 4-0. EPA
  • Benfica;s Julian Weigl celebrates after scoring to make it 3-0. EPA
    Benfica;s Julian Weigl celebrates after scoring to make it 3-0. EPA
  • Belenenses' Antonio Montez in action against Benfica's Haris Seferovic. EPA
    Belenenses' Antonio Montez in action against Benfica's Haris Seferovic. EPA
  • Benfica's head coach Jorge Jesus. EPA
    Benfica's head coach Jorge Jesus. EPA
  • Portuguese referee Manuel Mota blows his whistle to finish the match at the start of the second half. AFP
    Portuguese referee Manuel Mota blows his whistle to finish the match at the start of the second half. AFP
  • Belenenses' Portuguese goalkeeper Joao Monteiro sits on the pitch at the end of the the match. AFP
    Belenenses' Portuguese goalkeeper Joao Monteiro sits on the pitch at the end of the the match. AFP
  • Belenenses' players arrive at the pitch before the match. AFP
    Belenenses' players arrive at the pitch before the match. AFP
  • Benfica's Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez celebrates with his teammate Rafa da Silva after scoring. AFP
    Benfica's Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez celebrates with his teammate Rafa da Silva after scoring. AFP
  • General view of Benfica fans inside the stadium during the match. Reuters
    General view of Benfica fans inside the stadium during the match. Reuters
  • Belenenses nine players pose for a team photo before the match. Reuters
    Belenenses nine players pose for a team photo before the match. Reuters
  • Benfica's Portuguese midfielder Joao Mario is challenged by Belenenses' Portuguese midfielder Rafa Santos. AFP
    Benfica's Portuguese midfielder Joao Mario is challenged by Belenenses' Portuguese midfielder Rafa Santos. AFP
  • Benfica players celebrate after Belenenses' Eduardo de Sousa Santos scores an own goal. AFP
    Benfica players celebrate after Belenenses' Eduardo de Sousa Santos scores an own goal. AFP