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Benfica vs Naval Primeiro De Maio Match Preview

A wounded Benfica will be desperate to put the 5-0 hiding they took from FC Porto last week behind them as they host rock-bottom Naval on Sunday.

Benfica coach Jorge Jesus has been severely criticized for the way he set up his team against the Dragons, and will be looking to guide his team to a convincing win to restore morale among his squad. The Eagles have been boosted by the news that long-term injury victim Oscar Cardozo is in line to make his return.

Naval have now gone nine games without the taste of victory and it will be a big surprise if that unwanted run does not reach double figures this weekend.

Benfica vs Naval Primeiro De Maio Match Report

No doubt about the hero of the Estadio da Luz in this one. Argentine midfielder Nico Gaitan has rather unfairly had to contend with the label of Angel Di Maria’s replacement since arriving at the Lisbon giants in the summer, but he truly came of age on Sunday, scoring two scorching goals.

A fast-paced first half saw Benfica take an early lead through Alan Kardec then ride their luck as Naval twice hit the woodwork. At the other end French goalkeeper Salin was in fine form, pulling off a series of excellent saves and it was surprising that only one goal had been scored by the time the referee blew for the interval.

The second half was a different story, as Benfica stepped up their level of performance and overpowered the bottom-placed side in the table. A 25-yard screamer and a magnificent controlled angled volley by Gaitan made in 3-0.

Pablo Aimar hit the post before Nuno Gomes put the icing on the cake with a late goal, triggering an emotional celebration from the former Portugal striker who dedicated the goal to his recently deceased father.

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