Torres edge past Benfica B with late goal
Torres secured a 2-0 victory over Benfica B at the Benfica Campus on Saturday, closing out a match that opened with quiet uncertainty. Dany Jean gave the visitors the lead just before half-time, and Malik Abubakari added a second after the interval. Benfica B had their chances but could not find the net, while Torres turned efficiency into three points.
The first goal arrived in the 45th minute when Dany Jean finished a chance to put Torres ahead. Benfica B pushed for an equaliser but the visitors held firm, and the break arrived with the visitors in control. By then the visitors had already established a rhythm that would serve them well in the second half.
Torres doubled their advantage in the 74th minute through Malik Abubakari, a strike that effectively settled the contest. Benfica B responded with several substitutions, bringing on Manuel Pozo, Musa Drammeh, Amine Oudrhiri, Daniel Banjaqui and Francisco Silva in quick succession. They wanted to change the shape of the game but could not break through.
And here's the thing about the statistics — Torres dominated the second half with 68 attacks compared to Benfica B's 80 overall, yet the visitors converted their moments better. Benfica B had 45 per cent possession but only managed three shots on target, while Torres hit the target six times from their 68 attacks. To be fair, Benfica B created more overall opportunities, but the visitors were sharper when it mattered.
The result keeps Benfica B in ninth place with seven points from five games, while Torres remain 14th with five points after their fifth match. Benfica B have lost two of their last five, including this defeat and a 1-0 loss to Amarante, while Torres have struggled for consistency with one win, two draws and two defeats so far.