Marítimo suffered a heavy defeat, losing 0-3 to Benfica in a match from the fifth round of the Primeira Liga. The game took place at Estádio do Marítimo, in Barreiros, which means the home team failed to gain any advantage from playing on their own turf.
The goals for the visiting team were scored by Barreiros, who scored twice, and by Prestianni, who completed the rout. Marítimo's defense was unable to contain the red team's attack throughout the match.
With this result, Benfica adds three more points to their Primeira Liga standing. This victory demonstrates the strength of the Lisbon team in this early phase of the championship.
The game was balanced in terms of ball possession, but Benfica was more effective in finishing, converting their chances into goals. Marítimo, on the other hand, failed to create enough danger to score.
