BENFICA 1-0 ZENIT

Late late show from Jonas seals Benfica win over Zenit

The Brazilian born former Valencia player headed home a later winner to give the Portuguese side a slender lead to take to Russia next month. (Photo gallery)

Zenit players gather ahead of a Champions League Round of 16 first leg soccer match between Benfica and Zenit at Benfica's Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016.
Benfica's team (L to R) Benfica's Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar, Benfica's Greek forward Kostas Mitroglou, Benfica's defender Andre Almeida, Benfica's Greek midfielder Andreas Samaris, Benfica's Brazilian defender Jardel Vieira, Benfica's Swedish defen
Zenit's Brazilian forward Hulk (L) vies with Benfica's defender Eliseu during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match SL Benfica vs FC Zenith Saint-Petersburg at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on February 16, 2016.
Zenit's coach Andre Villas-Boas gestures from the sideline during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match SL Benfica vs FC Zenith Saint-Petersburg at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on February 16, 2016.
Football Soccer - Benfica v Zenit St. Petersburg - Champions League - Luz stadium, Lisbon, Portugal - 16/02/16. Benfica's Jonas (R) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal against Zenit St. Petersburg.
Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi (R) show a red card to Zenit's Italian defender Domenico Criscito (L) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match SL Benfica vs FC Zenith Saint-Petersburg at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on February 16, 2016.
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Zenit players gather ahead of a Champions League Round of 16 first leg soccer match between Benfica and Zenit at Benfica's Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016.

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Benfica's team (L to R) Benfica's Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar, Benfica's Greek forward Kostas Mitroglou, Benfica's defender Andre Almeida, Benfica's Greek midfielder Andreas Samaris, Benfica's Brazilian defender Jardel Vieira, Benfica's Swedish defen

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Zenit's Brazilian forward Hulk (L) vies with Benfica's defender Eliseu during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match SL Benfica vs FC Zenith Saint-Petersburg at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on February 16, 2016.

Foto: FRANCISCO LEONG / AFP

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Zenit's coach Andre Villas-Boas gestures from the sideline during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match SL Benfica vs FC Zenith Saint-Petersburg at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on February 16, 2016.

Foto: FRANCISCO LEONG / AFP

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Football Soccer - Benfica v Zenit St. Petersburg - Champions League - Luz stadium, Lisbon, Portugal - 16/02/16. Benfica's Jonas (R) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal against Zenit St. Petersburg.

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Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi (R) show a red card to Zenit's Italian defender Domenico Criscito (L) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match SL Benfica vs FC Zenith Saint-Petersburg at the Luz stadium in Lisbon on February 16, 2016.

Foto: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP

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