Chaves v Benfica: Eagles march on in the Portuguese Cup thanks to Pavlidis | OneFootball

Benfica won, this Friday, October 17, against Chaves, 2-0, in a match of the third round of the Portuguese Cup. The Clube da Luz started the game in the best way, against the team that sits fourth in Liga 2. See HERE how the match unfolded.

At the Eng.º Manuel Branco Teixeira Municipal Stadium, the game began in the best possible way for Benfica: the reds took the lead just eight minutes in, with a great goal by Pavlidis, assisted by João Rego. The first half had a few chances at both ends, but it reached halftime with the score at 1-0.

In the second half, the story was similar. Benfica controlled the game, with Chaves trying to create danger from set pieces and quick transitions. But it was the Eagles who managed to double their lead when, in the 79th minute, Pavlidis scored again. The score didn’t change after that, and the match ended 2-0.

With this victory – the 10th in 16 games this season – Benfica clears another round of the Portuguese Cup. The reds thus move on to the fourth round of the competition, after having fallen in the final in the 2024/25 season.

Benfica return to action next Tuesday, October 21, at 8:00 p.m., at St James’ Park in London, against Newcastle. The game is part of Matchday 3 of the league phase of the Champions League, against the side that competes in the Premier League.

Check out Benfica’s first goal here, scored by Pavlidis:

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