Benfica edged out Rio Ave, 4x2, on Sunday, in a game related to matchweek 16 of Liga Portuguesa. To this matchday, Bruno Lage's team came from a defeat, and Daniel Ramos's team came from two defeats. Haris Seferovic with a superb display.
The first goal of the game was scored by Gabrielzinho, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty box, after 17 minutes. after 20 minutes, Bruno Moreira struck the second goal for Rio Ave, through a header inside the penalty area, laid on by Matheus Reis. with 27 minutes on the clock, Haris Seferovic struck for Benfica, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty box, with Álex Grimaldo making the assist. Lisboa's team scored their second goal of the game through João Félix, after 31 minutes, with a right-foot strike, after an assist provided by Haris Seferovic.
In the 64th minute, João Félix fired home for encarnados, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area, laid on by Andrija Živković. Haris Seferovic netted the last goal after 70 minutes with a left-foot strike.
After the result Benfica are 3rd in the table, with 35 points, while Rio Ave sit 11th place, with 19 points. In the next fixture, Bruno Lage's team visit Santa Clara, whilst Daniel Ramos's team will play at home against Vitória FC.
