In a game worthy of the leadership in the championship of Portugal, Porto hosted Benfica this Friday (21st) at the Dragão stadium. Coach Sergio Conceição’s team needed to win by two goals to take first place, and Benfica remained ahead of every win and even a draw. Benfica won again at the Estádio do Dragão to open up a six-point lead; Rafa Silva scored the goal in the game.

At the beginning of the game, the first blow came from Benfica, when Rafa Silva took a risk from outside the penalty area, the ball bounced into Porto’s defense and went for a corner. From there, the hosts started creating the best chances to open the scoring. After a cross from the left, Vlachodimos left the game unsuccessfully, and Otavio fired a shot on goal. At ten, Zaidu hung from the left, Taremi headed into the corner and sent the ball.

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However, the best chance presented itself a few minutes later. With a coup from the left, Galeno crossed into the penalty area, Taremi headed for a corner, and goalkeeper Vlachimos made a sensational save and saved Benfica. Again, the chances for the guests appeared only after 20 minutes, when Grimaldo shot from the left, Rafa Silva’s head, and goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved the save.

At 27, Porto were one player short when Eustaquio fouled Ba and received a second yellow card. With another ball, Benfica created their main moment. Orsnes played from the left and finished off, the ball hit the post and flew to Gonsal Ramos, who shot the crossbar with his head. Even in the first half, Porto had the opportunity to head David Karma, but the ball went wide.

In response to the second stage, Benfica returned with three substitutions: Draxler, Gilberto and David Neres replaced Bach, Joao Mario and Enzo Fernandez. In the first ten minutes, Benfica took an attacking position, and Porto tried to defend in the best possible way, but didn’t go on the attack much. During this period, there were few scoring chances in the game.

On the left, Benfica came twice. In the first, Grimaldo stopped in defense of Diogo Costa. In the second, the Spaniard fired a cross at Rafa Silva, who missed after being deflected by Davide Carmo. Porto tried to call back Taremi, but the game was stopped due to a foul on Vlachimos early in the turn.

Soon after, both teams decided to make changes. At Benfica, Draxler, who was injured, gave way to Musa. In Porto, Evanilson came out to the entrance of Gabriel Veron. Shortly thereafter, Gilberto tried to make a cut, but shot into his own net, and Vlachodimos tossed the ball over to save Benfica.

At the age of 28, Rafa Silva played for David Neres on the left side of Benfica’s fast attack. The Brazilian stopped and gave the ball back to Rafa. The Portuguese striker turned around and hit the corner. At the beginning of the filing, the judge fixed Neres out of the game. However, in the VAR review, the goal was confirmed: Benfica 1:0.

On the scoreboard, Sergio Conceição made some changes, including the entry of Tony Martinez. The Spanish striker had a good chance after Pepe’s serve, but stopped in defense of the goalkeeper Vlachimos. Porto still tried to apply decisive pressure, but could not draw. At the same time, Benfica scored 28 points and opened a lead of six points.

Benfica will return to the field on October 25 when they host Juventus in the 5th round of the Champions League group stage. Porto, in turn, will play the following day when they visit Club Brugge from Belgium, also in play in continental competitions.