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Benfica closed their 2008-09 Portuguese league campaign with a 3-1 victory over local rivals Belenenses, for whom the defeat means that they will spend next season at a lower level.

The match started well for Belenenses, who needed just three minutes for Silas to hand them a 0-1 lead. But Oscar Cardozo levelled in minute 21 and Benfica went ahead through Felipe Bastos in the 63rd minute.

The third and final goal came from Pedro Mantorras near full time.

Belenenses are relegated along with last-placed Trofense, who lost their final match 1-0 to Pacos de Ferreira. The only goal came from William in the 75th minute.

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