Benfica surged back to the top of the Primeira Liga standings with a commanding 3-0 victory over Estoril Praia at home on Monday night.
The action kicked off in the 28th minute when Vangelis Pavlidis, set up brilliantly by Angel Di Maria, unleashed a long-range strike that left goalkeeper Joel Robles with no chance. The home crowd erupted as Benfica took the early lead.
In the 73rd minute, Zeki Amdouni doubled the advantage. After a powerful attempt by Aktürkoglu was parried by Robles, Amdouni was quick to react, slotting the rebound into the net. But he wasn’t done yet.
Deep into stoppage time, Amdouni sealed the win with his second goal of the night. Rising high from a corner delivered by Beste, he headed the ball past the keeper, putting the final nail in Estoril’s coffin.
This victory propels Benfica one point ahead of rivals Sporting CP, who were held to a goalless draw against Gil Vicente. The title race is heating up as Benfica prepares to visit Sporting this Sunday in a crucial showdown that could shape the rest of the season.
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