September 27, 2011 - Bucharest, Romania (AP) - Bruno Cesar's goal in the 40th minute gave Benfica a 1-0 win over league newcomer Otelul Galati in Group C Champions on Tuesday.
Cesar Branko Grahovac beat goalkeeper from 10 yards after a pass from Nicolas Gaitan. Benfica dominated the match and had several chances before the half. Cesar Axel Witsel and lost opportunities, while Javier Saviola Grahovac bran at 39.
After an opening draw with Manchester United, Benfica is in four points, at the height of Basel. United have two points, with Otelul been a little out of place. Otelul best chance came in the last minute when the shot was beaten by Sorin Frunza goalkeeper Artur Moraes and Perendija Milan away just missed scoring on the rebound. Previously, Ioan Filip shot from 18 meters, but was denied by Moraes.
"It was a very, very hard and we are sorry that we lost. We had hoped to get a point or more, but that was all I could do today," said defender Sergio Costin. The match was played in the National Arena in Bucharest in a better pitch. The quality of the pitch at the new stadium was heavily criticized after his opening match earlier this month between France and Romania.
