Benfica edged out Vitória SC in a fantastic win on Saturday, 4x0, on matchweek 4. To this matchweek, Roger Schmidt's team came from two wins, and Paulo Turra's team came from three wins.
In an unfortunate moment Jorge Fernandes scored an own goal in the 11th minute. With 18 minutes on the clock, Vitória SC saw João Mendes get a straight red card after 33 minutes, Benfica increased their lead with a goal from Ángel Di María with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box. With 45 minutes already played, Orkun Kokçu doubled the lead for Roger Schmidt's team, with a right-foot strike from outside the box.
After the break, Fredrik Aursnes scored the last goal of the match, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty box.
After the result Benfica are 4th in the table, with 9 points, while Vitória SC sit 5th place, with 9 points. In the next fixture, Roger Schmidt's team will play away against FC Vizela, whilst Paulo Turra's team will host Portimonense.
4-0 | ||
Ángel Di María 33' Orkun Kokçu 45' Fredrik Aursnes 46' | Jorge Fernandes 11' (o.g.) |