Two goals from Spain U21 striker, Rodrigo Moreno, the first after just 20 seconds, fired Benfica to a 2-1 win over Olhanense at the Estádio da Luz on Saturday night.
There was an explosive start to the match as Nico Gaitán slipped a clever pass through to Rodrigo who advanced towards goal and hit a rasping shot past Fabiano and into the net as many of the crowd were still looking for their seats.
The goal further boosted Benfica's already sky-high confidence, and the home side completely outplayed the hapless visitors in the first half.
Rodrigo got his and Benfica's second on 13 minutes, nodding in Maxi Pereira's cross.
It looked like a thrashing was on the cards, but the pattern of the game changed drastically after the break.
Wilson Eduardo pulled a goal back on 47 minutes, punishing some slack defensive play by the Eagles, and Olhanense at last got a foothold in the game.
Even so Benfica created the better chances, and Oscar Cardozo had a goal incorrectly ruled out for a non-existent offside in the 69th minute.
A desperate Luisao interception avoided a shock equaliser from Djalmir in the dying seconds, and Benfica go back joint top of the table.
The goal further boosted Benfica's already sky-high confidence, and the home side completely outplayed the hapless visitors in the first half.
Rodrigo got his and Benfica's second on 13 minutes, nodding in Maxi Pereira's cross.
It looked like a thrashing was on the cards, but the pattern of the game changed drastically after the break.
Wilson Eduardo pulled a goal back on 47 minutes, punishing some slack defensive play by the Eagles, and Olhanense at last got a foothold in the game.
Even so Benfica created the better chances, and Oscar Cardozo had a goal incorrectly ruled out for a non-existent offside in the 69th minute.
A desperate Luisao interception avoided a shock equaliser from Djalmir in the dying seconds, and Benfica go back joint top of the table.
