Dramatic Comeback Sees Shao Jiang Stun Benfica de Macau

Shao Jiang produced a stunning second‑half fightback to defeat S.L. Benfica de Macau 4-2 in the Macao Liga de Elite on July 10, 2026. After trailing 2-0 at the interval, the visitors roared back with four unanswered goals to claim a memorable away victory.

Benfica de Macau started brightly and took a deserved lead in the 22nd minute when their striker latched onto a through ball and finished calmly. The home side doubled the advantage shortly before half‑time, converting a penalty after a handball in the box. At 2-0, Benfica looked in full control heading into the dressing room.

A Second‑Half Masterclass

Shao Jiang emerged for the second period with renewed energy and purpose. Within five minutes of the restart, they pulled one back through a powerful strike from the edge of the area. The momentum shifted dramatically, and the visitors began to dominate possession. A quickfire double around the hour mark turned the game on its head: first a looping header from a corner, then a precise low drive into the bottom corner made it 3-2 to Shao Jiang.

The final goal arrived in the 78th minute as Benfica de Macau pushed for an equaliser. A lightning counter‑attack caught the home defence out of position, and the substitute finished coolly to complete the turnaround. The 4-2 result sent shockwaves through the Macao Liga de Elite standings, elevating Shao Jiang into the top half of the table.

For Benfica de Macau, the collapse was a bitter pill to swallow. They will need to address defensive lapses and learn to manage games after taking a lead. Shao Jiang, meanwhile, will look to build on this spirited performance in their upcoming fixtures.