Even Besa’s visit began in the best way for Benfica, who came to defeat Boavista, by two goals, but the Eagles ended up allowing a draw (2-2), in a match tied to the 23rd round of the tournament. .
The only new one in the Reds is Moroccan midfielder Taarabt, who put Benfica ahead with the help of Rafael at the turn of the 21st minute. Moussa still drew a reaction, without effect (28 minutes), before Grimaldo widened: Darwin’s low cross, and Rafa was saved by Bracalli, The Spaniard hit the rebounds in the net. An advantage in the first half that could have been extended further, had it not been for the unallowable goals of Everton (34) and Darwin (39), for offside.
However, Boavista increased the pressure in the second half, and Moses headed away vertically (65), before Sawyer went down, with the help of Moses (74). Hamash threatened the tie with a bomb at the left post (77), but Makota made it 2-2, after Gouri moved (80). The spin is still swirling, but Hamach’s free kick (77) and Moussa’s shot (89) went over the bar.
Thus, Benfica remains in third place in the table with 51 points, while Boavista occupies twelfth place with 22 points.
News updated at 22.18