Benfica B overcame FC Penafiel in a close win on Saturday, 1x0, on matchweek 9. To this matchday, the encarnados came from a draw, and Hélder Cristóvão's team came from a win.
The first-half ended without any goals.
In the 58th minute, FC Penafiel saw Gabriel Barbosa get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. After 65 minutes, Zan Jevsenak scored the only goal for Benfica B, from the penalty spot.
After the result Benfica B are 11th in the table, with 11 points, while FC Penafiel sit 16th place, with 8 points. In their next fixture, Nélson Veríssimo's team will play away against AVFC, whilst Hélder Cristóvão's team will host FC Porto B.
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Zan Jevsenak 65' (pen.) |