Estrela Amadora vs Benfica | Highlights | Liga Portugal

Benfica Snatch Last-Gasp Win at Estrela Amadora to Keep Liga Portugal Title Hopes Alive

Benfica had to fight until the final moments but finally rewarded their persistence with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Estrela Amadora on Matchday 11 of the 2026-27 Liga Portugal season. The Eagles avoided what looked like an inevitable setback and extended their winning streak to eight consecutive matches.

PRESTIANNI OPENS THE SCORING, BUT ESTRELA FIGHT BACK

Gianluca Prestianni put Benfica ahead in the 26th minute after receiving a pass from Claudio Echeverri, cutting inside from the left and unleashing a stunning curling shot into the top corner. However, Lovro Zvonarek leveled the score in the 48th minute following a counterattack led by Ianis Stoica and a pass from Rafa Soares.

In the 68th minute, a Rafa Silva attempt following a move initiated by Prestianni resulted in an own goal by Bernardo Schappo, restoring the visitors' lead.

PAVLIDIS DELIVERS IN THE DYING SECONDS

Estrela Amadora responded in the 76th minute when Leandro Antonetti converted a corner delivered by Joan Jordán to make it 2-2. Just when the draw seemed inevitable, Vangelis Pavlidis struck in the 90+4th minute, assisted by Andreas Schjelderup, to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory and spark celebrations among the Benfica players and fans.

Benfica therefore snatched three valuable points and kept up the pressure in the Liga Portugal title race.

BENFICA CLAIMS DRAMATIC WIN TO EXTEND STREAK TO EIGHT CONSECUTIVE VICTORIES

• PAVLIDIS RESCUES BENFICA: Scored the 3-2 winner in the 90+4th minute to secure victory against Estrela Amadora.

• PRESTIANNI SETS THE TONE: Scored a stunning goal in the 26th minute with a curling finish into the top corner.

• EIGHT STRAIGHT WINS: The Eagles extended their winning streak and collected three crucial points in the Liga Portugal title race.

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