Benfica edged out Sporting in a close win on Sunday, 1-2, in a game related to matchweek 30 of Primeira Liga. In this competition, Rui Borges's team came from three wins, and the encarnados came from a win. Rafa Silva was decisive with 1 goal.
After 17 minutes, Luis Suárez could have scored for Sporting, but Anatoliy Trubin has brilliantly saved the penalty. The opening goal was scored by Andreas Schjelderup after 25 minutes, from the penalty spot.
In the 72nd minute, Hidemasa Morita fired home for the leões, through a header inside the penalty area. Rafa Silva netted the last goal in time added on with a left-foot shot inside the penalty box.
After the result Sporting are 2nd in the table, with 72 points, while Benfica sit 3rd place, with 72 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, the encarnados will host Moreirense. Meanwhile, Rui Borges's team visit AFS.
