Standout star snatches it late for Benfica at Arouca | OneFootball

Franjo Ivanović settled it in the sixth minute of second half stoppage time with a right-footed finish, giving Benfica a 2-1 win at Arouca.

Introduced from the bench, Ivanović quickly offered a direct outlet, seeing one strike blocked as Águias pushed the hosts back and raised the tempo down the right.

Deep into second half stoppage time, he attacked the far channel to meet Gianluca Prestianni's cross and guided a composed finish into the bottom left corner, a clinical touch from a difficult angle.

Ivanović ended with two attempts, one on target, plus one possession won in the attacking third. He completed two passes from six touches and added a recovery, an efficient cameo that made the most of limited touches.

With Encarnados stretching the pitch and delivering a stream of balls from wide areas, his late movement to the far post exploited tiring legs and turned pressure into the decisive moment.

Encarnados host Vitória S.C. next, while Arouca visit Moreirense.