That one-goal margin separated the result from a draw: Benfica finished ahead, while Estoril Praia did not draw level by full time. The totals give the simplest account of the match - two goals for Benfica, one for Estoril, and a home win. The final score records both the winner and the difference between the sides.
For readers looking for the headline stats, the score itself is decisive: Benfica's total was one higher. The highlights in this score-based summary are the victory and its margin. Benfica leave the match with the result, and Estoril with a one-goal loss. At the final whistle, the score remained 2-1, leaving the home team ahead.