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Benfica win 4-1 to seal 37th Portuguese title
Haris Seferovic scored twice as Benfica sealed the Portuguese title at home against Santa Clara
Benfica sealed their 37th Portuguese league title on Saturday with a 4-1 victory over Santa Clara in the euphoric Stadium of Light.
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With a two point lead over last year's champions Porto and their destiny in their own hands, Benfica quickly took control.
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Haris Seferovic opened the scoring after 16 minutes. Joao Felix doubled the lead seven minutes later and Rafa Silva added a third before half time.
Seferovic added his second in the 56th minute. Mid-table Santa Clara, from the Azores, replied with a goal by Cesar three minutes later.
Porto beat Sporting 2-1.
At the final whistle in Lisbon, Benfica fans began to celebrate the title with a concert of air horns in the streets.
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