Omonia Lose 4-1 to Benfica

In Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League, Omonia and Benfica met in Cyprus. Portuguese side Benfica left with a 4-1 win.

In the 14th minute, Benfica took the lead with an own goal by Nego. Omonia equalised in the 42nd minute through Kakoullis, and the first half ended 1-1.

Benfica started the second half well and went ahead again in the 49th minute through Pavlidis. The visitors doubled their lead in the 76th minute with a goal from Aursnes. Prestianni's goal in the 85th minute settled the final score.

With this result, Benfica won all three of their Europa League matches, raising their points total to 9 and maintaining their lead. Omonia, who suffered their second defeat in three matches, remain on 6 points.

In Matchday 8 of the Europa League, Omonia will host our representative Beşiktaş at home.