Former Porto goalkeeper gifts victory to Benfica on a plate | OneFootball

Benfica B opened the scoring against Feirense, in the last match of round 25 of the Segunda Liga, in a rather comical fashion. Diogo Prioste delivered a precise cross from a direct free kick, Henrique Araújo headed the ball and Francisco Meixedo fumbled it, saving the ball into his own net.

The mistake by the goalkeeper, who came up through Porto’s ranks and was crowned champion with the blue and whites in 2021/22, allowed the Eagles to open the scoring just before halftime. Nélson Veríssimo’s men featured several players who usually train under José Mourinho in the first team.

The 20-year-old playmaker scored the second goal. In a great move with Daniel Banjaqui, Moreira, drifting to the right side, fired a cross shot, leaving Francisco Meixedo with no chance to save.

José Mourinho. It’s worth remembering that the Portuguese coach admitted to having a “soft spot” for the playmaker, who was on the bench during Benfica’s home match against Gil Vicente, on September 26, 2025.

Benfica B already has its next fixture scheduled. In a match counting for the 26th round of the Liga Portugal 2 Meu Super, the Reds will face Paços de Ferreira at the Estádio Capital do Móvel. The match will kick off at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, March 16.

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