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The eagles smile again in the championship after the defeat in the final of the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. Portimonense remains in last place
In reception to the “red lantern” Portimonense, without winning two days in the First League, Benfica triumphed, 2-1, in a match referring to the eleventh day of the competition, and returned to second place in the standings.
The fourth consecutive victory for the Águilas in the championship, which came after the defeat against FC Porto in the Cândido Oliveira Super Cup, was started by Darwin Núñez, who opened the scorer at Estádio da Luz at 12 ”.
The Uruguayan striker, who was in doubt during the warm-up of the match, scored the second goal of the competition, the seventh in his personal account at that time and the 50th for Jorge Jesús’ team in all competitions.
The scorer was extended by the Portuguese winger Rafa Silva, at 23 “, who crowned a showy display, after assisting for Darwin’s first goal, who also shot the post at 56”.
Portimonense had a better performance in the second half, seeking to reverse the disadvantage of Samuel’s two goals. However, he only managed to reduce to 92 ”, from Beto, in the only shot framed by the red goal.
With this new victory, Benfica dethroned Braga and returned to second place in the First League, with 27 points, two less than the leader Sporting. Portimonense, which added the third consecutive defeat in the competition, finished the round in last position, with eight points.
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