Benfica and CR Flamengo RJ could not be split by half-time, and that early balance shaped much of the contest. The first 45 minutes ended 1-1, leaving the friendly open at the interval and setting up a straightforward second-half shootout.
That turning point came after the restart. Benfica failed to add to their tally in the second period, while Flamengo produced the only breakthrough of the half. In a match without a long list of recorded twists in the available report, that single swing was enough to decide the result.
The final score also gave the game a clear pattern for anyone checking the stats and highlights after the whistle. Benfica were competitive before the break, but Flamengo finished stronger and protected their edge to full-time. In short, the summary was simple: even through 45 minutes, then a decisive second-half push from Flamengo to leave Portugal with a 2-1 win.