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Benfica vs Oţelul Galaţi Report

Tom Kundert, December 8 2011,
Benfica were far from their best but overcame Otelul Galati at the Estádio da Luz to guarantee top spot in Champions League Group C.
While most of the focus from this group will fall on Manchester United's shock elimination from the tournament, Benfica will be delighted with the impressive way they have negotiated their passage into the last sixteen.

The Ealges are one of only three teams unbeaten in this year's Champions League. The other two are Real Madrid and Barcelona, so the Portuguese giants are in good company.

Oscar Cardozo's early strike after good work from Witsel and Gaitán proved the winner.

The hosts made heavy weather of the rest of the game, and only some excellent interventions from goalkeeper Artur prevented the Romanians from leaving Lisbon with a point.

Benfica will now watch next week's draw feeling they can match any of their potential opponents.

Benfica vs Oţelul Galaţi

Date: Wednesday, 7 Dec 2011
Time: 14:45 ( US/Eastern )
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) (Lisboa)

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