Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Benfica Castelo Branco 4th with 46 points, Lusitânia 14th with 17, 29 apart. On recent form Benfica Castelo Branco sat only 10th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 4th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.65/1 for Benfica Castelo Branco and 0.92/1.85 for Lusitânia (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
The venue was Estádio Municipal Vale do Romeiro, with room for 12,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Benfica Castelo Branco led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Benfica Castelo Branco: Patrick (53'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Benfica Castelo Branco 46% · Lusitânia 54% · Total shots: 11-11 · On target: 5-7 · Corners: 8-8




