Nacional Sub-23: Torreense thrashed by Benfica

Benfica overcame Torreense in a win on Tuesday, 4x1, in a game related to matchweek 1 of Nacional Sub-23. Both the encarnados and Tiago Fernandes's team held their first game in the competition.

David Costa opened the score in the 8th minute. In an unfortunate moment Pedro Pereira scored an own goal in the 29th minute. In the 37th minute, Kyanno Silva fired home Benfica second goal.

After 59 minutes, the encarnados increased their lead with a goal from Gonçalo Moreira. In the 78th minute, Rodrigo Rêgo scored the last goal of the match.

After the result Benfica are 1st in the table, with 3 points, while Torreense sit 8th place, with 0 points. With regard to the next fixture, Paulo Lopes's team will play away against Gil Vicente, while Tiago Fernandes's team will play at home against Gil Vicente.