Signing from Real started in Benfica's 3-1 win over Marítimo | OneFootball

Benfica beat Marítimo 3-1 in Madeira in a postponed match from Matchday 1 of the first phase of the Next Gen League. Peter Edokpolor, Deivid Vieira and Chrystian Djaló scored for the Eagles, while Tyler Keating netted the islanders’ only goal. Igor Said, a new signing who arrived from Real, started the match.

Benfica made the better start and took the lead in the 21st minute. Alan Santos was involved in a fine attacking move and, with a backheel, set up Peter Edokpolor, who found himself in a great position and finished low, giving the opposing goalkeeper no chance.

The home side responded before half-time and managed to level the score in the 44th minute. Following a free-kick taken from the left, Tyler Keating got into the box to head the ball home and send the match into the break all square.

Benfica went back in front as early as the 55th minute. Deivid Vieira raced through on goal against the Madeira side’s goalkeeper, rounded him and, with the goal at his mercy, simply tapped in for 2-1. The Eagles then controlled the match and eventually extended their lead.

The final score was sealed in the 70th minute, with Chrystian Djaló getting on the end of a precise cross from the left to turn the ball into the back of the net. With this win, Benfica move up to sixth place, provisionally, with 10 points.

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