Benfica win again to reach third straight League Cup Final

Benfica have won again their 17th straight win in all competitions after defeating cross towm rivals Sporting in the semi-finals of the Portuguese League Cup 2-1 today.
Benfica are heading to their third straight final as the two time defending champs look to capture their third title in the competitions fourth year.

Sporting opened the scoring on this day when Helder Postiga's directed in a Fernandez cross in the 21st minute but the Eagles were quick to reply as Oscar Cardozo headed in a Carlos Martins corner just twelve minutes later. Benfica then required extra time in the second half as Javi Garcia got to a loose ball and chipped it into the net.

Benfica will now await the winner of tomorrows semi-final as Nacional take on Pacos Ferreira for a place in the final