Benfica lost 0-1 to Pacos de Ferreira in the 18th round of the Portuguese football league.
Pacos de Ferreira midfielder Sergio Oliveira scored in the 90th minute with a penalty kick, after Benfica midfielder Eliseu was shown a yellow card for a foul over Peruvian forward Cristopher Hurtado Monday night, reports Xinhua.
Benfica was close to scoring in the 18th minute through a penalty kick but Brazilian forward Lima wasted his chance as the ball hit a post.
From then on several chances were created for the home team, but they were saved by Benfica's goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
Pacos de Ferreira defender Ricardo Silva almost scored in the 30th but his header went over the bar.
Benfica suffered their second defeat this season and failed to extend their advantage at the top of the Portuguese league.
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