Benfica got a big win today in the Lisbon Derby over Sporting as the Encarnados march towards their first league title since 2004-05 season. Benfica moved ahead of Braga by six points again with four games remaining and need seven points to clinch the Portuguese League Title. Benfica and Sporting played to a scoreless first half in a rain filled game before Benfica's Cardozo scored his league leading 21st goal of the season when he directed in a Fabio Coentrao shot at the 68th minute mark. Benfica then doubled their lead eleven minutes later as Pablo Aimar was sent in alone on Rui Patricio by Ramires and the crafty midfielder did not miss his chance and Benfica was up 2-0 and hang on until the final whistle. Benfica will now face Academica while Braga host Leixoes in Week 27 action.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Benfica get big win in Lisbon Derby
Benfica got a big win today in the Lisbon Derby over Sporting as the Encarnados march towards their first league title since 2004-05 season. Benfica moved ahead of Braga by six points again with four games remaining and need seven points to clinch the Portuguese League Title. Benfica and Sporting played to a scoreless first half in a rain filled game before Benfica's Cardozo scored his league leading 21st goal of the season when he directed in a Fabio Coentrao shot at the 68th minute mark. Benfica then doubled their lead eleven minutes later as Pablo Aimar was sent in alone on Rui Patricio by Ramires and the crafty midfielder did not miss his chance and Benfica was up 2-0 and hang on until the final whistle. Benfica will now face Academica while Braga host Leixoes in Week 27 action.
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