Benfica defeat Gil Vicente 2-1 for first victory

Benfica’s players celebrate after Benfica’s Brazilian forward Rodrigo Lima scored during the Portuguese league football match SL Benfica vs Gil Vicente at the Luz stadium in Lisbon

Lisbon, Aug 26 (IANS) Benfica earned a 2-1 win over Gil Vicente as they secured their first victory in the Portuguese Zon Sagres football league.

Two goals in extra time from Markovic and Lima gave Benfica the win Sunday from the jaws of defeat, reports Xinhua.

Diogo Viana scored for Gil Vicente in the 69th minute.