Artilheiros 1 – 5 S.L. Benfica de Macau
Chinese Macao Liga de Elite – 9 May 2026

S.L. Benfica de Macau delivered a dominant attacking display at Estádio Campo Desportivo, thrashing Artilheiros 5‑1 to strengthen their push for the Liga de Elite title. The win was built on a ruthless first‑half performance that left the home side shell‑shocked.

Match Overview

Benfica de Macau wasted no time in imposing themselves. Carlos Filipe opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a low drive from the edge of the box, and the floodgates soon opened. Luís Miguel doubled the lead in the 19th minute after a flowing team move, and Rui Pedro added a third just before the half‑hour mark with a powerful header from a corner.

Artilheiros pulled a goal back in the 34th minute when Vítor Silva latched onto a defensive mistake and fired past the goalkeeper, but that merely spurred Benfica on. André Santos restored the three‑goal cushion before half‑time, and João Costa completed the rout in the 67th minute with a smart finish after a one‑two on the edge of the box.

Key Moments

• 8’ – Filipe opens the scoring.
• 19’ – Miguel doubles the lead.
• 29’ – Pedro heads in the third.
• 34’ – Silva pulls one back for Artilheiros.
• 44’ – Santos makes it 4‑1.
• 67’ – Costa completes the scoring.

Standout Performers

Benfica’s midfield trio of Pedro Soares, João Costa, and André Santos dictated the tempo and contributed four goals between them. Artilheiros had little answer to the visitors’ quick passing and movement, with goalkeeper Tiago Duarte making several fine saves to prevent an even greater margin.

Impact on the Table

The victory keeps Benfica de Macau second in the Liga de Elite, just two points behind leaders Monte Carlo. Artilheiros remain in the relegation places, and their defensive fragility—14 goals conceded in the last four matches—is a growing concern.