Kerem Aktürkoğlu scores again, Benfica cruises to victory

In the 7th week of the Portuguese League, Benfica faced Gil Vicente at home and emerged victorious with a 5-1 scoreline. National team players Orkun Kökçü and Kerem Aktürkoğlu started the match in the starting eleven.

Falling behind in the 8th minute, the red-and-whites found the equalizer through Otamendi in the 17th minute. In the 25th minute of the match, Kerem Aktürkoğlu took the stage. During an attack developing from the right side, Kerem sent the ball into the net with a header from in front of the six-yard box.

While the national players were substituted in the 68th minute, Zeki Amdouni, who replaced Kerem, scored a stylish goal in the 78th minute to extend the lead to two.

Benfica found consecutive goals through Florentino and Rollheiser in stoppage time, finishing the match with a 5-1 win. Benfica also secured their 3rd consecutive victory, raising their points total to 16.

KEREM HAS 3 GOALS AND 2 ASSISTS IN THE LEAGUE

Having recorded 2 goals and 2 assists in 3 league matches, Kerem Aktürkoğlu also celebrated a goal in the Champions League. The national player has managed to contribute to a goal in all 4 matches he has played in a Benfica jersey.

The red-and-whites will travel to face Nacional away next week on Sunday, October 6.

News Source: İHA