In the UEFA Champions League Women's match that occurred on March 19, 2024, at 20:00 EEST, SL Benfica (Wom) faced off against Olympique Lyonnais (Wom). The match presented a riveting encounter, with both teams showing tight competition, however, Lyon emerged victorious, defeating Benfica by 2-1.

SL Benfica started the match strongly, scoring at the 43-minute mark of the first half. This lead, however, was short-lived as Olympique Lyonnais managed to level the scores in the 63rd minute of the second half. The final blow to the game came when Lyon scored once again in the 79th minute of play, securing their victory.

While Olympique Lyonnais secured the win, the match was a closely fought one, as indicated by the statistics. Both teams were disciplined in the game, each earning only one yellow card. While Benfica received their yellow card in the 65th minute of the second half, Lyon received theirs at the 31st minute of the first half.

Despite the home advantage, Benfica lagged behind in corner kicks with three against Lyon's four. This statistic indicated that Lyon exerted consistent pressure and had better field positioning throughout the game.

In terms of offsides, Olympique Lyonnais committed more (four) as compared to SL Benfica (two), which arguably revealed their aggressive attacking position. This might have contributed to their higher goal tally. '

The teams were fairly balanced with respect to fouls committed. Benfica committed seven fouls, whereas Lyon committed six. No red cards were issued in the match, showcasing good sportsmanship from both teams.

In conclusion, it was Olympique Lyonnais's aggressive tactics and their commendable second-half performance that led to their victory. SL Benfica, despite scoring the opening goal, could not maintain its lead and succumbed to the persistent pressure from their opponent. The match provided an excellent display of football with significant lessons for football bettors regarding form, resilience and game strategy.

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