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Porto, the reigning champions of Portugal's top tier football league, have secured their place in the next round of the Portuguese Cup after defeating Benfica on Wednesday night. The match, which was played at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, saw Porto score an impressive 15 goals against their opponents.
The first goal came just four minutes into the game, with Porto's forward Adel Tamim scoring from close range to give his side the lead. The hosts continued to dominate possession throughout the opening half-hour and were soon awarded a penalty following a handball by Benfica's goalkeeper. Porto took full advantage of the opportunity,Campeonato Brasileiro Action with Brazilian striker Edinson Cavani converting the spot-kick to make it 2-0.
Benfica responded in the second half, but Porto's defensive line remained resolute, preventing any serious threats from their opponents. With the match heading towards its conclusion, Porto continued to press forward and eventually found the back of the net once more, with Tamim adding another to his tally.
The final scoreline was 15-1 for Porto, making them the highest-scoring team in Portuguese Cup history. It is a testament to the quality of their squad that they were able to score so many goals in such a short space of time. Porto will now face either Académico de Coimbra or Vizela in the next round of the competition.