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      Fine margins fall in Benfica's favour on the road

      Benfica defeat FC Famalicão

      Benfica overcame FC Famalicão in a close win on Saturday, 0x1, on to matchday 6 of the Primeira Liga. In this competition, Vila Nova de Famalicão's team came from a defeat, and Lisboa's team came from three wins.

      The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

      In the 63rd minute, Rafa Silva scored the winner for Benfica, with a right-foot shot inside the box, with Álex Grimaldo making the assist. It was his 5th goal of the season.

      After the result Benfica are 1st in the table, with 18 points, while FC Famalicão sit 15th place, with 4 points. With regard to the next fixture, Roger Schmidt's team will host Marítimo, whilst Rui Pedro Silva's team will play away against Casa Pia.

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      FC Famalicão
      • Made only 3, his lowest in the competition

      • Managed to win only 1 corners, a new low in the competition

      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 27%

      • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 237

      Benfica
      • Made only 13, his lowest in the competition

      • Managed to win only 5 corners, a new low in the competition

      • Extended their run to 6 games scoring goals

      • Continue their winning run with 6 games

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      COMPETITION

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      STADIUM

      Estádio Municipal de Famalicão
      Estádio Municipal de Famalicão
      Portugal
      Vila Nova de Famalicão
      Capacity5 186
      Pitch size105x68
      Founded1952
      Head-to-head
      2
      7% Wins
      21
      78% Wins
      27
      Official matches