This Saturday, the Benfica beat Trofense by 2-1, away from home, and guaranteed a place in the fourth stage of the Portuguese Cup. The first goal of the visitors was scored by the Brazilian was scored by Everton Cebolinha, but the national second division team left everything the same with Pachu. In overtime, André Almeida decided to team the team led by Jesus.
In addition to Cebolinha, defender Morato (ex-São Paulo) and right-back Gilberto (ex-Fluminense) were also regulars for the Lisbon team. The opponent of the Incarnates in the next phase will be defined by a draw.
Benfica largely dominated the match from the first minute and opened the scoring at 21. Cebolinha received it from Gil Dias, brought the ball inside and finished with precision to score.
However, the home team sought the tie 35 minutes into the second half, with a beautiful shot from Pachu. With equality, the decision went to overtime. After just four minutes of extra time, Weidl released André Almeida, who took it off the goalkeeper and ensured Benfica’s victory.
See all the results of the Portuguese Cup this Saturday:
Oliveira Hospital 0 x 1 Vitória de Guimarães
Camacha 1 x 2 Tondela
Crib 1 x 2 Belenenses
Leixões 5 x 1 Vilaverdese
Oriental Dragon 2 x 3 Moreirense
Thorn 0 x 1 Syrup
Vilafranquense 3 x 2 Real
Walls 3 x 1 Academic Viseu
Valadares Gaia 1 x 3 Casa Pia
Leiria Union 0 x 2 Santa Clara
Louletano 1 x 2 Estrela da Amadora
Trofense 1 x 2 Benfica
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