Primeira Liga: Braga hand Benfica first loss of season

Braga's players celebrate after scoring their second goal during the Portuguese league football match against Benfica.

Lisbon, Oct 27 Braga handed Benfica their first defeat of the season 2-1 in the eighth round of the Portuguese football league at the AXA stadium.

Andeson Talisca opened the scoring for Benfica in the second minute following a pass by Eliseu Sunday night, reports Xinhua.

Striker Eder scored for Braga in the 28th minute from a pass from forward Pardo and Salvador Agra secured Braga's victory in the 81st, with a right-footed effort.

Benfica remain top of the Portuguese league with 19 points, ahead of FC Porto.