Benfica wins Portuguese Cup 1-0 over Rio Ave

Benfica wins Portuguese Cup 1-0 over Rio Ave

Published May. 18, 2014 3:38 p.m. ET

LISBON, Portugal (AP) Benfica rebounded from losing the Europa league final by winning the Portuguese Cup with a 1-0 victory over Rio Ave on Sunday.

Midfielder Nicolas Gaitan's scored the winner at the National Stadium in Lisbon in the 20th minute with a right-footed strike.

The two clubs also met in the Portuguese League Cup final, which Benfica won 2-0 earlier this month.

Benfica added the cup title to its 25th Portuguese league title and the league cup title.

Benfica lost the Europa League final to Sevilla on Wednesday in a penalty shootout.

What did you think of this story?
share