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Feirense vs Benfica Live Streams and TV Channels
| Country | Channels |
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| United States | SIC International, RTP Internacional »live stream |
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| Albania | SuperSport 4 Digitalb |
| Australia | RTP Internacional |
| Brazil | SIC International, RTP Internacional |
| Canada | SIC International, Portuguese Football League, RTP Internacional |
| Portugal | Sport TV4, TVI |
| South Africa | RTP Internacional |
| Venezuela | RTP Internacional |
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Feirense vs Benfica Delayed and Repeat Broadcasts
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| Portugal | Sun, Jan 29 5:30am | Sport TV1 |
| Sun, Jan 29 11:00am | Sport TV1 | |
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Feirense vs Benfica Match Preview
Benfica travel to the smallest ground in the Portuguese top flight tomorrow, Feirense, aiming to rack up a ninth successive win and pile further pressure on FC Porto.
Oscar Cardozo has been in superb form of late, scoring in each of his last seven matches
Jorge Jesus’ team take on Feirense, who have recently moved back into their newly renovated Marcolino de Castro Stadium, which has a capacity of five thousand fans.
“We’re going to play in a stadium that is small but which is full of passion,” warned Jesus. “It won’t be the most artistic of games and we have to realise that. It’s going to be a difficult game because against Benfica the other teams run twice as much as what they normally do. Also we have to remember Feirense took points off FC Porto at home.”
The charismatic coach will be hoping Oscar Cardozo continues his red-hot form. The Paraguayan marksman has hit the net 9 times in his last 7 appearances, and has re-established himself as Benfica’s chief goal threat.
Feirense have surprised many with their spirited showing after getting promoted into the top flight for the first time in twenty years last season. The modest outfit from Santa Maria da Feira currently have four teams between themselves and the foot of the table, and survival in Portugal’s top division would be a tremendous achievement for a club of such meagre resources.
Although well organised by impressive coach Quim Machado, Feirense’s major problem all season has been scoring. Just 13 goals in 19 matches tells its own story.
No such problems for Benfica. The Lisbon giants have hit the target no fewer than 22 times in their last 6 matches, and with a full strength squad to pick from, few would bet against a Benfica win.
Kick off at 8.30pm local time on Saturday night at the Marcolino de Castro Stadium, Santa Maria da Feira.
Feirense vs Benfica Match Report
Benfica came from one goal down to earn a hard-fought three points against Feirense tonight.
Feirense started well and Luciano came close with two headers that narrowly cleared the crossbar. At the other end of the pitch Paulo Lopes did well do deny Rodrigo with two stunning saves in the first half.
The hosts grabbed the lead shortly after half time, as Varela headed in powerfully from a corner.
Benfica hit straight back, with Varela getting on the score-sheet again, but this time at the wrong end as he headed past his own goalkeeper.
Benfica intensified the pressure as the half wore on, and Oscar Cardozo converted a 75th-minute penalty after Rodrigo was fouled to win the points for the Lisbon side.
Jorge Jesus' side go five points clear at the top the table, at least for 24 hours, as Porto are only in action tomorrow, away at Gil Vicente.
Feirense vs Benfica Videos
Highlights
1-0 Varela 50'
1-1 Varela (Own goal) 54'
1-2 Cardozo (Penalty) 73'