Everton boss David Moyes was positive after their 2-0 Europa League defeat to Benfica.

Second-half goals from Javier Saviola and Oscar Cardozo saw the Portuguese side complete a double over Everton, after a thumping win in Lisbon.

Moyes said: "Benfica broke quickly and the goals were not like the ones in the first game. It was a tighter match this time.

"They were not beautiful goals but poor from a defensive point of view. We became a little bit open in the second half as we tried to score.

"We lacked a bit of quality going forward and that did not help us but Benfica are a good side."

It was Everton's second defeat in the group after two wins and the game next month against AEK Athens is now crucial.

Moyes still believes they can get back on track and progress.

He said: "I would like to think so. There are some tough games coming up but we never thought the group would be easy. This is a long competition with lots of teams in it and others coming in later."