Benfica made an escape in the 93rd minute – Victory with an epic upset for Braga!

He was redeemed at the end Benfica. At the end of the day… the “eagles” avoided relegation, beating Estoril 1-0 away from home and achieving their 6th consecutive victory in the Primeira Liga. As a result, they are +2 ahead of the leader Sporting, but with a game in hand.

The stopper emerged as the hero for the champions Antonio Silva. The tall defender scored on 90’+3′ with a header from close range on the edge of the box, with VAR confirming he was not exposed. The same player shortly after saved the visitors from equalizing, clearing the ball after Vital’s strong shot from a shooting position.

Antonio Silva! ??

Benfica marca nos descontos e esta na frente! #sporttvportugal #LIGanaSPORTTV #ligaportugalbetclic #estoril #slbenfica #betano pic.twitter.com/9DNiYqcScV

— SPORT TV (@SPORTTVPortugal) October 7, 2023

Earlier, the Braga smiled at match thriller. The “Arsenalists” prevailed 2-1 against Rio Ave at home, scoring a 3rd consecutive victory. Their task became difficult early on, with Ruiz opening the scoring after only 5 minutes with a close-range finish after the home defense was caught napping.

Braga had chances to equalize before the match went into stoppage time, with Salazar’s crossbar in the 68th minute following a header, and Ruith in the 81st minute failing to beat the opposition goalkeeper from close range.

In stoppage time, Fernandes took his… baguette and served goals to Banza (90’+1′) and Ruith (90’+6′), with the former scoring with a header and the latter with a projection from close range. So Braga will wait to see what Sporting do against Aruca to see their distance from the top, which they are three points behind with a game in hand.

The schedule for matchday 8 in the Primeira Liga:

Friday (06/10)

Moreirense-Boavista 1-1

(35′ Andre Luiz – 21′ off Marcelo)

Saturday (07/10)

Firenze-Vizela 0-0

Chavez-Jil Vicente 4-2

(26′, 81′, 90’+8′ Hernandez, 58′ Cruz, -19′ Correa, 39′ Dominguez)

Braga-Rio Ave 2-1

(90’+1′ Banza, 90’+6′ Ruith – 5′ Ruith)

Estoril-Benfica 0-1

(90’+3′ Ant. Silva)

Sunday (08/10)

Casa Pia-Estrella da Amadora (17:30)

Famalikao-Guimaraes (17:30)

Porto-Portimonense (20:00)

Sporting Lisbon-Aruka (22:30)