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'Águia' suffers until the end: Benfica beat Gil Vicente right at the final whistle
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'Águia' suffers until the end: Benfica beat Gil Vicente right at the final whistle

SIC Notícias13 September 2026 at 19:57

Benfica defeated Gil Vicente 1-0 in a Portuguese football league match. The result was achieved only in the final minutes of the match, with the Benfica players suffering until the final whistle to secure the victory.

The goal from the encarnada side came right at the end of the match, when it already seemed the game would end goalless. The expression "at the final curtain" indicates that the goal was scored practically in the very last moments of the match.

Benfica, known for the eagle symbol, faced difficulties throughout the entire match against Gil Vicente. The team only managed to take the lead in the decisive moments of the game.

This victory represents three more points added to the league standings, but it was a conquest achieved with great effort and tension until the very last minute.

Why this matters

Benfica fans learn that the team won another match, albeit in narrow fashion. This result may have an impact on the team's standing in the league, maintaining pressure on direct rivals in the title race.

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