Benfica defeated Gil Vicente, 2x3, on Saturday, in a game relating to matchweek 3. Coming into the contest, Vítor Campelos's team came from a defeat, and Roger Schmidt's team came from a win. Maxime Dominguez was decisive with 1 goal.
The first goal of the game was scored by Ángel Di María, from the penalty spot, with 19 minutes on the clock.
Benfica scored their second goal of the game through Rafa Silva, after 53 minutes, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area. Rafa Silva now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. After 74 minutes, Tidjany Touré struck for Gil Vicente, with a left-foot strike inside the box. In stoppage time, Roger Schmidt's team extended their lead with a goal from Petar Musa with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. Maxime Dominguez netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game.
After the result Benfica are 5th in the table, with 6 points, while Gil Vicente sit 11th place, with 3 points. Next up, the encarnados will play at home against Vitória SC, whilst Vítor Campelos's team visit FC Vizela.
| Gil Vicente | Benfica | |||
| 8 | 2 | Shots | 4 | 7 |
2 | Shots on target | 2 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Ball steals | 9 | 7 |
| 7 | 69 | Total Passes | 63 | 8 |
| 7 | 58 | Passes Completed | 55 | 8 |
| 8 | 4 | Saves | 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 6 | 7 |
