António Raminhos hails Benfica's ugly duckling display: It paid off | OneFootball

Benfica hosted and beat Gil Vicente 3-1 on Sunday at the Estádio da Luz, in a match in which the Eagles had to overcome a few obstacles to secure another three points. António Raminhos used his usual sense of humor to analyze some of the moments of the match, while also praising Samuel Soares, who was decisive in the victory.

"The expression ‘final third’ should refer to the urge to start praying a Hail Mary every time the opponents get close to Benfica’s defense. Thank goodness for Prestianni, and thank goodness for Samuel Soares at the end", he told Record newspaper.

Sandra Ferreira, Eusébio’s daughter, highlighted the way the team led by Marco Silva managed to react after conceding a goal and take control of the match. "In an intense match, Benfica started on top, despite the opponent’s goal. In the second half, Benfica clearly started playing to win, and the comeback ended up being confirmed. Great victory", it reads

José Manuel Capristano, the club’s former director, also felt the match was far from simple, especially given the strategy adopted by the opponent. "It was not an easy game. Teams that go to the Luz sit back, and breaking them down becomes difficult. Prestianni is a prodigy, and the fans always got behind the players. Undisputed victory," he said.

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