Friday 2 March 2012

The End for Benfica?

Today's derby in Portugal was a roller-coaster of emotions for the fans.

Benfica came down from 0-1 (cancelling Hulk's goal, from minute 7), courtesy of Oscar Cardozo (41 and 47), but eventually lost 2-3, at Estadio da Luz, to huge rivals FC Porto.
James Rodriguez brought the guests level, in minute 64, on a nice counter-attacking move, but it was Maicon Pereira Roque 's header, from an undetected (by the officials) offside position, in minute 87, that gave Porto this enormous win in the title race.

Before Friday's encounter in Lisbon, even when tied on points, Benfica was thought to have the edge, especially because they were going to play Porto on their home field.

But now, after Jorge Jesus ' team fucked up so badly, it is very likely that they will surrender this title to FC Porto, too.

Man, what a catastrophe for Benfica!

Sure, they were robbed, too, but they really had it coming, playing in such a shallow manner, in these last few weeks...

Highlights:

Benfica 2-3 FC Porto - All Goals by simaotvgolo12

Also, Braga is coming from behind, too, and could be tied on points with Benfica by the end of this matchday. Hell, if they win at Nacional by 5 goals, they could pass Benfica.

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