Benfica defeats Moreirense 4-0 to reach second in Portuguese league

Benfica secured a dominant 4-0 victory against Moreirense in a delayed third-round match of the Portuguese Championship. The win moves Benfica to 13 points, placing them in second position in the league, just two points behind leaders Porto.

Vangelis Pavlidis opened the scoring with a penalty in the 49th minute. The second half saw a surge from the visitors, with Andreas Schjelderup and Gianluca Prestianni combining for goals, followed by a strike from Frederik Aursnes to complete the rout.

Benfica manager Marco Silva praised the team's identity and the effective partnership between Schjelderup and Prestianni. The victory maintains Benfica's unbeaten streak in the competition.