Turkish footballer Kerem Akturkoglu shines in Benfica with 3/4 performance
Turkish footballer Kerem Akturkoglu during the UEFA Champions League first match of the League Phase between Crvena Zvezda and Benfica at Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia on September 19, 2024. (AA Photo)
Benfica continued its winning streak in the Portuguese Premier League with a dominant 5-1 victory over Gil Vicente in the seventh week of the season.
Turkish footballer Kerem Akturkoglu, who has now scored 3 goals in 4 matches for Benfica, played a pivotal role in the win alongside Orkun Kokcu, both starting in the lineup.
Turkish footballer Kerem Akturkoglu scores 3rd goal in 4 matches for Benfica
Akturkoglu played a crucial role in the win, scoring Benfica’s second goal in the 25th minute.
The Turkish footballer capitalized on a precise cross from Fredrik Aursnes, heading the ball into the net to give Benfica a 2-1 lead.
This marked his third goal in four league appearances for the club.
The Turkish footballer’s contributions continue to grow, with 3 goals and 2 assists since joining the team from Galatasaray.
Benfica extends their winning streak and keeps up the pressure on league leaders Sporting
Benfica took an early lead in the match through Nicolas Otamendi’s goal in the 17th minute.
After Akturkoglu’s decisive header, Benfica dominated the remainder of the game.
Zeki Amdouni added a third goal in the 78th minute, and late goals from Florentino Luis and Benjamin Rollheiser in stoppage time solidified the team’s victory.
This win secured Benfica’s third consecutive league victory, bringing their points tally to 16. Benfica is closing in on league leaders Sporting, who remain at the top with 21 points.
Benfica prepares for Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid
With this league win behind them, Benfica will now shift focus to their upcoming Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid on Oct. 2.
The team also has a domestic match against Nacional in the Portuguese league on the horizon. Gil Vicente, after suffering this defeat and remaining with 7 points, will next face Estrela.
Both Kerem Akturkoglu and Orkun Kokcu played crucial roles in this match, with Kokcu starting alongside Akturkoglu and staying on the pitch for 68 minutes.
The dynamic duo’s performances have been key to Benfica’s recent success, as they aim to continue their strong form both in domestic competition and in Europe.
