Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Benfica leads the Portuguese League standings after picking up a landslide 3-0 victory over Gil Vicente in Monday’s match (5/2/2024) early morning WIB.
The goals for the team based at the Da Luz Stadium were scored by Arthur Cabral, Joao Neves and Rafa Silva. Thanks to this victory, the team coached by German coach Roger Schmidt is at the top of the standings with 51 points.
However, their position is not yet safe because Sporting Lisbon is lurking with a collection of 49 points. Sporting will only play their 20th match in the Portuguese League on Monday (12/2/2024) early morning WIB. Previously, they would play in the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals on Thursday (8/2/2024) early morning WIB against Leiria.
In the 20th match, Benfica fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation. Coach Roger Schmidt featured Arthur Cabral as the spearhead.
This 25 year old Brazilian striker is supported by the trio of Angel Di Maria, Rafa Silva and Fredrik Aursnes. Joao Neves and Florentino partnered in midfield.
The back line is entrusted to Alexander Bah, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, and Morato. They control the goalkeeper of Ukrainian origin Anatoliy Trubin.
The hosts scored the first goal when the match entered the 15th minute through the action of Arthur Cabral. He broke through the hosts’ goal after taking advantage of Di Maria’s pass.
Joao Neves increased Benfica’s lead in the 34th minute. This Portuguese player scored a goal after maximizing Otamendi’s pass.
The host’s final goal was scored in the second half to be precise in the 49th minute. Rafa scored this goal following a pass sent by Ausrsnes. The 3-0 score lasted until the match was over. Benfica won for the 16th time this season.