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'We had a first half of total command'

CNN Portugal9 September 2026 at 23:30

Benfica achieved a big win in Moreira de Cónegos in a delayed game from the third round of the Portuguese League. The team coached by Marco Silva won by an expressive margin, demonstrating dominant control during the first half of the match.

Coach Marco Silva analyzed the victory and highlighted his team's performance in the first half, stating that Benfica had "a first half of total command". This declaration reveals that the team came out well in the game and managed to impose their rhythm from the start.

The delayed game from the third round indicates that the match was not played on the originally scheduled date, possibly due to postponements or other logistical factors in the competition. This victory allows Benfica to earn important points in the league standings.

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