In the first leg of the Taça de Portugal semifinals on April 9, 2025, Sport Lisboa e Benfica secured a dominant 5-0 victory over FC Tirsense at the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos. The match began with Benfica applying early pressure, and in the 16th minute, Tirsense’s captain, João Pedro, conceded an own goal, giving Benfica the lead.
The second half saw Benfica extend their advantage with goals from Gabriele Prestianni in the 67th minute, Arthur Cabral in the 72nd, and Andreas Schjelderup in the 84th. This comprehensive win places Benfica in a strong position heading into the return leg of the semifinals.
For a visual recap of the match, you can watch the highlights below:
Tirsense vs Benfica | Taça de Portugal Highlights
