Benfica defeated Marítimo 3-0 today in a match of the fifth round of the I Liga de futebol. The encounter took place away from home, on the Eagles' visit to Marítimo's ground.
The goal scorers were Leandro Barreiro, who scored a brace, and Prestianni, who completed the rout. With this result, Benfica collected the three points and moved closer to the top positions in the standings.
This victory allowed Benfica to join Sporting in second place in the table, with both clubs in this position, albeit conditionally, depending on the results of the remaining matches in the round.
The 3-0 rout demonstrates the Eagles' good form, as they managed to completely dominate their opponents and build a comfortable lead throughout the match.
