Benfica given a real scare by Nacional, but snatch it at the death | OneFootball

Benfica was back in action this Saturday, November 29, resuming their commitments in the Liga Portugal Betclic. In a match for the 12th round, the Eagles visited Nacional and won 2-1. The Club from Luz had to sweat to secure all three points. See HERE how the match unfolded.

At Estádio da Madeira, in Funchal, the Eagles started the game strongly and managed to create danger near the islanders’ box. Amar Dedic and Rodrigo Rêgo brought some life to the Luz team, but on the other side, Tiago Margarido’s squad defended well and benefited from the lack of finishing by the Reds.

In the second half, Benfica had a great chance to score in the 57th minute. Samuel Dahl set up Georgiy Sudakov on the left side of the box, and he sent a low cross that looked like an easy goal, but Barreiro mishit the ball. The home team would go on to make it 1-0 in the 60th minute. Nicolás Otamendi made a mistake in the build-up and left the ball to Alan Núñez, who played Paulinho Bóia through on the right side of the box. The Brazilian set up Chuchu Ramírez, who only had to tap it in. The equalizer came in the 89th minute. Gianluca Prestianni received the ball on the right side of the box. The Argentine had little angle, but fired across goal to level the score. In the 90+5th minute, great work from Schejelderup combining with Otamendi on the left side of the box, and the Norwegian left a defender on the ground before assisting Pavlidis for the 2-1.

With this victory – their 16th in 25 games this season – José Mourinho’s men José Mourinho remain in third place in Liga Portugal Betclic, with 28 points from 12 games. The Eagles are level on points with Sporting, who are in second, and three behind Porto (31), who lead the league. Both rivals have one game in hand.

The Eagles now turn their attention to the derby against Sporting. The match, to be played at Estádio da Luz, is scheduled for next Friday, December 5, at 8:15 p.m. Benfica will try to defeat Rui Borges’ team for the second time this season, after their victory in the Super Cup.

Goal by Vangelis Pavlidis (2-1):

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