The favorite managed to put the finishing touches on the underdog in the final segment of the match
Benfica won a difficult victory over the Primeira Liga club Famalican in the home match of the 1/16 finals Portuguese Cup – 2:0.
The Primeira Liga leader could not score for a very long time in the match with the seventh team in the championship. But in the last quarter of the match, Roger Schmidt’s team finally achieved their goal.
The hosts were helped by visiting defender Riccieli, who scored an own goal. Soon the Eagles’ lead was doubled by Rafa Silva.
Ukrainian Anatoly Trubin has already played his 13th match for Benfica in all tournaments. For the fifth time, the goalkeeper managed to keep his goal intact.
Benfica reached the 1/8 finals. Trubin’s team will play the next match in the Champions League against Inter on November 29.
- Portuguese Cup. 1/16 finals
Benfica — Famalikau — 2:0 (0:0)
Goals: Riccieli 72, own goal, Rafa Silva 77
Source: Sportarena
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