Tue Jan 14 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Benfica Overcomes Farense in Thrilling Taça de Portugal Victory

**FARO, PORTUGAL** – Benfica secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Farense in the Round of 16 of the Taça de Portugal on Tuesday evening. The match, played at the Estádio de São Luís, saw a dramatic turnaround after Farense took an early lead.

Tomané gave Farense a 1-0 advantage in the 7th minute with a header from a corner kick. However, Benfica responded emphatically in the second half. Schjelderup equalized with a powerful strike in the 56th minute, followed by a stunning goal from Arthur Cabral in the 58th minute, assisted by a superb run from Álvaro Carreras. Bah sealed the victory with a goal in the 62nd minute, capitalizing on a rebound.

Despite a strong start from Farense and a determined effort throughout the match, Benfica’s superior firepower proved decisive. Benfica coach Bruno Lage, speaking ahead of the match, emphasized the team’s focus on consistency and achieving a strong collective performance. He described the match as a tough encounter but expressed satisfaction with the result, highlighting the team’s desire to progress in the competition. Benfica has now won all four previous Taça de Portugal matches against Farense. Their next objective is to continue their winning streak and ultimately claim the trophy, having already amassed impressive statistics in previous rounds of this year’s competition, including nine goals scored without conceding any.

The match also saw the 200th appearance for Ángel Di María in a Benfica shirt. While the match report included detailed minute-by-minute play-by-play, the final score reflects Benfica’s ability to overcome adversity and demonstrate their title aspirations.

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