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Feirense vs Benfica Report

Tom Kundert, January 28 2012,
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

Date: Saturday, 28 Jan 2012
Time: 15:30 ( US/Eastern )
Competition: Portugal Primeira Liga
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Estádio Marcolino de Castro (Santa Maria da Feira)

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