Angel Di Maria was once again key for Benfica comes back and beats Braga 3-1, to stay alive in the fight for the title First League.
Di María, again, key to lifting Benfica EFE/EPA
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At the Da Luz stadium, the Águilas were surprised by Pedro Horta’s goal in the 28th minute. But at 71, things began to change. Di María launched a cross from the right that was rejected in the area, Rafa Silva took the rebound outside the area, but his shot hit a defender and the ball was left to him. Marcos Leonardo, who scored for 1-1.
At 84, again with Di María the action began that would end in 2-1: Fideo climbed up the left and threw a past cross, which David Neres connected just to put it in next to the far post.
Already in injury time, Marcos Leonardo sealed the 3-1 victory with his double, which leaves Benfica four points behind leader Sporting Lisbon, which has one less game, with five dates left.
It was Di María’s tenth assistwho also contributed eight goals in the Portuguese soccer season.
Benjamin Rolleiser He replaced Fideo at 97 minutes and Nicolas Otamendi He played the entire game.
