João Pinheiro’s “gift” not enough: Benfica held late, Porto gain | OneFootball

Benfica conceded their first points in the Portuguese I League this Friday by drawing 1-1 with Santa Clara, who were reduced to ten players from the 38th minute, in a match of the fifth round.

At the Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon, in a highly contested decision that resulted in the direct expulsion of Paulo Victor, a goal from Vinicius at 90+2 allowed the Azorean team to draw, who until then had been losing since the 59th minute, when Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis scored for the reds.

Benfica, who host Rio Ave on September 23 in a delayed match of the first round, temporarily sit in second place with 10 points, two behind the leader FC Porto, who total 12 and who on Saturday host Nacional in the fifth round, while Santa Clara occupies the eighth place with five points.

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