In a decisive match of the Taça de Portugal, Benfica showcased their dominance with a 2-0 victory over Pevidém on October 19, 2024. The match, held at the Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas Stadium, saw Benfica’s Beste score both goals, securing their place in the next round of the tournament..
The match kicked off with Benfica immediately taking control. In the fourth minute, Kaboré’s cross found Arthur Cabral, whose misfire led to Beste capitalizing on the opportunity, scoring the first goal of the match. This early lead set the tone for Benfica, who maintained possession and dictated the pace of the game.
As the first half progressed, Pevidém struggled to create significant chances. Their first real opportunity came in the 40th minute when João Marna attempted a deflection but failed to threaten Benfica’s goalkeeper. The first half ended with Benfica leading 1-0, thanks to Beste’s early strike.
The second half saw Benfica continue their dominance. In the 30th minute, Beste struck again, this time with a powerful shot into the top right corner after receiving a pass from Arthur Cabral. This goal effectively sealed the match for Benfica, bringing the score to 2-0.
Pevidém made several substitutions in an attempt to change the game’s momentum, but they were unable to break through Benfica’s solid defense. The match concluded with Benfica comfortably advancing to the next round of the Taça de Portugal.
