You're reading: Associated Press: Salvio penalty gives Benfica win over Dynamo Kyiv

Associated Press: Salvio penalty gives Benfica win over Dynamo Kyiv

Published Nov. 2, 2016 at 6:36 pm

Benfica's Argentinian forward Franco Cervi (R) vies with Dynamo Kyiv's midfielder Artem Gromov during the UEFA Champions League Group B football match SL Benfica vs FC Dynamo Kyiv at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on November 1, 2016.

Photo by AFP

LISBON, Portugal – Penalty expertise at both ends of the pitch gave Benfica a 1-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League on Nov. 1, all but ending the Ukrainian champion’s hopes of qualifying.

Eduardo Salvio put Benfica ahead with a powerfully hit spot-kick in first-half stoppage time and, after the break, goalkeeper Ederson’s penalty save stopped Dynamo Kyiv from drawing level.