Everton up against it after defeat to Benfica

EVERTON’S hopes of making progress in the Europa League were dealt a bitter blow at Goodison Park last night.

Everton up against it after defeat to Benfica
Fri, 06 Nov, 2009 - 00:00
Everton 0 Benfica 2 Ken Gaunt

Benfica completed the double in Group I after a rousing second half performance to cement their place at the top of the table.

In front of club legend Eusebio they sealed the points thanks to goals from Javier Saviola and Oscar Cardozo.

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