Benfica failed to pass the Sion test in their second game of pre-season, losing 2-1.

It couldn't have been a worse start for Roberto. The newly signed keeper was caught in no man's land and the familiar face in Emile Mpenza slotted past the post. David Luiz couldn't get a block to stop the opener in under 5 minutes.

Benfica were finding difficulties in getting forward and Carlos Martins had an effort from range on the 18th minute, which had the keeper on his toes but was off target.

On the half hour, Kardec cut in from the left and shot but the keeper was equal to it and played it out for a corner. The Brazilian youngster had another chance minutes later, where he found himself one-on-one from the right angle, and again, Vanins got the better of him.

Gaitán and Jara were substituted in the second half and the former had a wonderful run on the left flank which deserved a goal, but his pass was intercepted before it could reach Saviola.

Pablo Aimar got the equalizer when Saviola's shot was parried in from of him just past the hour.

David Luiz went on an extroadinary solo run 10 minutes from time and Benfica were about to go ahead if it wasn't for Vanins and his spectacular save.

The subsequent counter-attack led to the goal which would decide the game. Roberto hesitated in coming forward this time and substitute striker Prejovic proved to be a good bet for the Swiss manager.

The home side were efficient after having less of the ball, and Benfica will rue not converting their efforts on goal, mostly the fault of Vanins.

Planet Benfica's Key Players: David Luiz and Aimar

Date: Sunday 11th July 2010, 17:15 BST PT/UK (18:15 CET)
Venue: Stade Tourbillon, Sion, Switzerland
Competition: Pre-season friendly
Referee: - L. Gremaud
Assistant Referees: - T. Habegger
Fourth Referee -
Attendance: ~8,000
Weather: Cloudy 24°C - Humidity: 43% - Wind: S 2mph
TV: Sport TV 2

FC SION - Vanins; Dingsdag, Vanczak, Bülher and Sio (Zambrella 68'); Dominguez (Yoda 68'), Ogararu, Serey Die, Lacerda ( 75') and Marin (Elmer 84'); Mpenza (Prijovic 75')
Subs: Yoda, Zambrella
Coach: Bernard Challandes

BENFICA - Roberto; Airton (Luís Filipe), Sidnei, David Luiz (c) and Fábio Faria (Gaitán 45'); Javi García, Carlos Martins (Felipe Menezes 57'), Pablo Aimar (Weldon 70') and César Peixoto; Saviola (Nuno Gomes 75') and Kardec (Jara 45')
Subs: Moreira, Jan Oblak, Luís Filipe, Felipe Menezes, Gaitán, Nuno Gomes, Weldon, Jara
Coach: Jorge Jesus

Disciplinary action: - Yellow card to Pablo Aimar (23'), Marin (60'), Serey Die (66'), Javi García (81')

Highlights: Click here to watch the goals
Photos: Photos available later on