Benfica concede late goal on 88 minutes, draw 2-2 at Sporting | OneFootball

The Benfica junior team drew at Sporting's ground (2-2) this Saturday, January 24, in a match counting for the first round of the Under-19 Championship Qualification Phase. After also defeating the rival at the beginning of the year, the Reds were close to victory.

Playing at the Aurélio Pereira Stadium in Alcochete, it was the Eagles who struck first in the derby, at 2 minutes. Jaden Umeh did not miss the opportunity and opened the scoring. At 24', the Lions equalized through André Machado, who controlled the ball with his chest and, first-time, shot into the back of the Reds' net.

In the second half, Benfica benefited from a penalty and took the lead again. Mauro Furtado, at 50 minutes, converted from the penalty spot. Until the final whistle, the home team threatened the equalizing goal, which came at 88' by Miguel Almeida.

With this draw - the seventh in 25 games this sporting season - Luís Araújo's team earns their first point in this phase. União de Leiria and Rio Ave are leading the competition's standings with three points each.

The Club da Luz's Under-19s now turn their attention to the second round of the competition. The Reds will face the Azoreans of Santa Clara. The match, to be played at the Benfica Campus in Seixal, is scheduled for Sunday, January 1, at 11:00 AM.

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