Benfica make hard work of it but edge past Gil Vicente at the Luz (Videos) | OneFootball

Benfica won, this Friday, September 27, against Gil Vicente by 2-1, in a match for the seventh round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The team from Luz had to sweat to overcome the side led by César Peixoto. Relive all the highlights of the match.

At Estádio da Luz, the Eagles got off to a rocky start. In the 11th minute, Luís Esteves took a direct free kick and beat Anatoliy Trubin. Benfica’s response came in the 19th minute. Vangelis Pavlidis combined with Andreas Schjeldrup, who crossed for the Greek striker to finish and level the score. In the 25th minute, Dodi Lukebakio was brought down in the box. Vangelis Pavlidis (27’) stepped up and made no mistake from the penalty spot.

In the second half, the Eagles had an early scare. In the 51st minute, Pablo Felipe put the ball in the back of the net for the Luz side after redirecting a cross at the far post. However, the player was in an offside position and the goal was disallowed. Until the end, the match remained balanced, but the score did not change again.

With this victory – their ninth in 13 games this season – Benfica now has 17 points in Liga Portugal Betclic. José Mourinho’s side provisionally occupies second place. Porto is in first with 18 points (one game less). Sporting is third with 15 (also one game less played).

Benfica will be back in action next Tuesday, September 30, at 8:00 PM, at Stamford Bridge, against Chelsea. The match is for the second round of the Champions League and will be played against the team led by Enzo Maresca.

Vangelis Pavlidis goal (1-1):

Vangelis Pavlidis (2-1):

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