Anísio Cabral rescues Portugal at World Cup, Benfica star reacts | OneFootball

Anísio Cabral was the standout figure in the Portugal - Belgium match at the U-17 World Cup. The Benfica striker, developed at the Seixal Campus, scored twice in the game that ended in a 2-1 victory for Portugal, securing a place in the round of 16 of the international competition. At the end of the match, he commented on the team's performance and the two goals he scored.

"Scoring goals, as I always say, is very good, but I think we have to recognize the team's work, keep our feet on the ground, keep working, because the World Cup has only just begun. We have to keep going," Anísio Cabral began by explaining, showing his ambition for the remainder of the competition.

The Benfica star continued: "I preferred the first [goal], but I think all goals count the same. The competition isn't over yet, I have to keep scoring goals and helping the team. Our response was very good, we came from a defeat [against Japan, 2-1], in a match that didn't go our way, but I think today we gave the right response. We're here, we are Portugal."

Anísio Cabral, who signed a professional contract with Benfica in 2024 at just 16 years old, has been shining in the youth ranks of the Reds. The striker has been scoring goal after goal in the Eagles' youth setup: last year, with the U-17 team, he celebrated 26 times in 33 matches.

This year, Anísio Cabral moved up a level, and has been playing for Benfica's U-19 team, which also competes in the UEFA Youth League. The Reds' striker, who has even been called up to the Eagles' U-23 team, has scored three goals in nine official matches for the Club at Luz in the 2024/25 season.

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