Benfica finish strong as Ivanović brace seals late statement | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Benfica beat Moreirense 4-1 at da Luz. In the second minute, Leandro Martins tucked in from close range after a square ball by António Silva. Diogo Travassos levelled for the visitors (26.), but Richard Ríos quickly restored the Águias' lead from the centre of the box (29.). The hosts controlled the game with 18 attempts and eight on target, while Moreirense mustered eight and four, alongside 57.7% possession for the home side. The Encarnados remain second and visit Famalicão next, while Moreirense host Estrela Amadora.

Player of the Match: Richard Ríos dictated midfield with a goal, an assist and three key passes, adding seven possession regains to steer the game Benfica's way.

Stat of the Match: Fredrik Aursnes made six key passes, repeatedly supplying dangerous deliveries from the right and set pieces.

Three Things We Learned: Leandro Martins delivered end product at both ends of the move, scoring early and later creating the second. António Silva was a constant set-piece threat, recording three attempts and hitting the post. Franjo Ivanović's cameo was ruthless, scoring twice from three attempts in 15 minutes.