Port Vale play Benfica in behind closed doors friendly game

Port Vale have taken part in a behind closed-doors friendly match against Benfica at the St Georges Park training facility.

Benfica are in the UK at the moment and took on Sheffield Wednesday, losing 1-0 two days ago.

Benfica won their third consecutive league title last season – for a record 35th time. The side also reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

A tweet from Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite said:

https://twitter.com/smurfpvfc/status/756436747748270080

Another tweet said:

St Georges Park #England #benfica v port vale behind closed doors pic.twitter.com/UxfcQUiozo

— Mark Normandale (@mjn_MUFC) July 22, 2016

The match reportedly finished 5-0 to a strong Benfica side.

https://twitter.com/smurfpvfc/status/756577016804208640