Benfica 5:1 C.F. Os Belenenses — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Gianluca Prestianni scored twice as Benfica thrashed C.F. Os Belenenses 5-1 in a Club Friendly Games encounter. The Portuguese side dominated from the off, taking an early lead through Anísio Cabral's second-minute strike before the visitors briefly levelled.

Bruninho equalised for Belenenses in the 33rd minute, but Benfica responded ruthlessly before half-time — Franjo Ivanović restored the lead in the 38th minute, and Prestianni made it 3-1 on the stroke of half-time. Jhon Durán added a fifth in the 54th minute, and Prestianni completed his double just a minute later to seal the emphatic victory.

Benfica controlled the contest, holding 62% possession and earning four corners to Belenenses' two, reflecting their dominance throughout. Gianluca Prestianni was the standout performer with a rating of 8.97 out of ten, scoring twice to lead the rout. There is no next fixture to look ahead to.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Benfica vs C.F. Os Belenenses?

Benfica 5-1 C.F. Os Belenenses (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Anísio Cabral (2') for Benfica; Bruninho (33') for C.F. Os Belenenses; Franjo Ivanović (38') for Benfica; Gianluca Prestianni (45') for Benfica; Jhon Durán (54') for Benfica; Gianluca Prestianni (55') for Benfica.

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