Benfica B walloped by Farense

Farense triumphed over Benfica B, 5x2, on Sunday, on matchweek 16. To this matchweek, Vasco Faísca's team came from a win, and Luís Castro's team came from three defeats. Cristian Ponde was the star with 2 goals.

The opening goal was scored by Cristian Ponde with 10 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area. In the 17th minute, Henrique Araújo struck for Benfica B, through a header. After 22 minutes, Gerson Sousa fired home Luís Castro's team second goal, with a right-foot shot from outside the box. After 27 minutes, Elves Baldé struck the second goal for Farense, with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box. After 37 minutes, Pedro Henrique fired home for Vasco Faísca's team.

After the break, Lenny Lacroix left the game early after seeing a red card. After the break, Farense increased their lead with a goal from Cristian Ponde from a direct free kick. With this goal, Cristian Ponde recorded his five goal of the current campaign. Pedro Henrique netted the last goal after 57 minutes with a right-foot shot inside the box.

After the result Farense are 2nd in the table, with 34 points, while Benfica B sit 9th place, with 22 points. Next up, Vasco Faísca's team will play away against CD Tondela. Meanwhile, the encarnados will play at home against FC Porto B.