Benfica’s Miguel Vitor claims that his side are not looking for revenge against Maritimo, who knocked them out of the Portuguese Cup.
Jorge Jesus’ men secured their tie against Maritimo with a win against Santa Clara in the League Cup at Estadio da Luz yesterday.
The game itself started slowly although the home side were guilty of spurring some chances to take the lead in the first half. Brazilian defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jardel-c17889 should have scored through a free header, but the 25-year-old failed to convert the chance and the effort was comfortably gather by the opposing keeper.
As the break started, both sides were level on terms and neither had shown that bit of quality that could turn the match on its head. In the 2nd half, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rodrigo-c31437, which proved to be a masterstroke, as the trio were the catalysts for success.
Nolito, who has been a superb for the Reds this term, showed his quality by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Racing-c40298 to by-line and passing the ball to a teammate for an easy goal. Nelson Oliveira was the gleeful recipient and he comfortably slotted home the first goal of the night on the 48th minute.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Axel-Witsel-c7029, who skipped passed a defender and gave his side a 2-0 lead. That is how things finished at the Stadium of Light, with Benfica securing their progress to the next round, where they take on Maritimo.
The Lions were the ones who knocked the Lisbon giants out of the Portuguese Cup but Miguel Vitor claims that his team are not looking to exact revenge against them.
“Revenge? No. Maritimo have a quality staff and are doing an excellently in the championship. We play at home and we will do everything to win. And I'm sure we'll succeed.”
The former Leicester City man also piled praise on Nolito and said that he was amongst the most influential players at the helm.
“He is a player with a lot of quality and he is also very strong to play against. He was very important and helped us win the game,” Miguel http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 was quoted as saying.
While Vitor claims that his team are not searching for revenge, the Lisbon outfit will be able to rectify their defeat against Maritimo, if they beat them in the League Cup on the 4th of February.
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