The UEFA Europa League resumed its group stage matches on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Everton,
one of two English Premier League Clubs, traveled to play Portugese side Benfica in one of the
matches. Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.
Benfica crushes Everton 5-0 Video Highlights
Benfica was in control of the match from the start as they dominated Everton on Thursday.
A resurgent AEK overcame a depressing 4-0 thrashing to Everton two weeks ago to grind out a
surprising but deserved 1-0 victory over Portugeuese powerhouse club Benfica FC.
The night started dismally for AEK. Playing what I believe was a 4-2-3-1 with Saja in goal and
Juanfran, Arce, Marjstorovic, and Gorgeas in the back, Kafes and Jahic in defensive midfield roles,
Manduca, Scocco and Hersi forming a three-man attacking line and Blanco playing lone goal-poacher
up top, AEK struggled for possession early on.
