Benfica Claim Dramatic Comeback Victory Away at Farense, Trubin Shines

Benfica Triumph Over Farense in Away Match

Lisbon's Benfica secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Farense in their away Primeira Liga match on Friday, overcoming a one-goal deficit to claim all three points.

Farense took an early lead in the 12th minute through a well-executed strike from forward Patrick Andrade, putting the hosts in a promising position.

Benfica, however, displayed resilience and determination throughout the match. They leveled the score in the 35th minute with an equalizer from midfielder Fredrik Aursnes, who capitalized on a defensive error by Farense.

Trubin's Heroics Secure Victory

The second half saw Benfica dominate possession and create several scoring opportunities. Substitute Henrique Araújo broke the deadlock in the 78th minute, converting a cross from Alejandro Grimaldo with a clinical finish.

Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin played a pivotal role in preserving Benfica's lead. He made several crucial saves, denying Farense's attempts to equalize and ultimately securing the victory for the Lisbon giants.

Benfica's hard-earned triumph extends their advantage at the top of the Primeira Liga standings to five points. They will look to maintain their momentum in their upcoming matches as they aim to secure their first league title since 2019.