LISBOA, Portugal (Interstat) — Benfica remained unbeaten in Primeira Liga play with a 2-1 home victory over Alverca on Sunday, secured by an 86th-minute goal.

Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring for the hosts in the 16th minute at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Alverca’s substitute Figueiredo equalized in the 30th, but Benfica substitute Anísio Cabral netted the late winner. The match featured seven yellow cards.

The result extends league-leader Benfica’s record to 12 wins and four draws. Alverca’s league mark fell to five wins, 10 losses and three draws. Benfica next visits Santa Clara on Friday.