Benfica snatch late win at Sporting CP | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Benfica beat Sporting CP 2-1 in Liga Portugal at the Estádio José Alvalade. Andreas Schjelderup converted from the spot in the 27th minute to put the Águias ahead. Hidemasa Morita levelled with a glanced header from Zeno Debast's cross (72.). Leões controlled long spells with 61.0% possession and 19 attempts, yet clear chances proved scarce. Rafa Silva struck the winner in the third minute of second half stoppage time, and the Encarnados host Moreirense next.

Player of the Match: Rafa Silva came off the bench to decide the contest with a late, composed finish that tilted a tight game.

Stat of the Match: Anatolii Trubin made five saves including a penalty stop, a platform for the Encarnados.

Three Things We Learned: Leões' dominance on the ball did not translate, with 61.0% possession and 19 attempts. Hidemasa Morita balanced bite and timing, scoring and winning four tackles per match data. Leões visit Porto in the Taça de Portugal next.