Trubin criticised after Santa Clara v Benfica, goal called ridiculous | OneFootball

Benfica secured three important points in the race for the title. However, not everything was positive for the Eagles. According to some fans who were present at the Estádio de São Miguel, the Reds had to suffer to beat the Azorean team, with some pointing fingers at Anatoliy Trubin for the goal conceded.

"I think it’s a fair victory for Benfica, especially for what they did in the first half. But yet another ridiculously conceded goal meant that Benfica ended the game in danger," said Bruno Aguiar, former footballer, in statements to the newspaper Record.

"It was a hard-fought but deserved victory. In the first half, perhaps already thinking about Real Madrid, they didn’t create many chances besides the goals. Then they conceded that avoidable goal. The pitch didn’t help," added Paulo Madeira, who was also present at the match between the Eagles and the Azoreans.

"The game was a warm-up for Real Madrid. And three details stood out: Benfica scored two goals in the first half; Trubin’s ‘howler,’ which happens to the best; and Rafa’s return, who plays and makes others play," noted musician António Manuel Ribeiro.

It should be remembered that Benfica managed to secure another three important points, keeping the Eagles in the fight for the Liga Portugal Betclic title. After 22 rounds, the Club from Luz is in third place, with 52 points, the same as Sporting (second place) and four points behind Porto. However, their rivals still have to face Famalicão and Nacional, respectively.

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