Anísio Cabral shines in Benfica v Alverca, calls it his boyhood club | OneFootball

Anísio Cabral once again showcased his star power at Estádio da Luz. The forward scored the winning goal (2-1) against Alverca, in the 21st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The young striker confessed that it is a moment he will never forget.

"An unforgettable feeling to score for my beloved club, we have to keep fighting, stay grounded, and continue working", he said in an interview with BTV, the club's channel. The other goal for the "Glorious" was scored by Andreas Schjelderup.

The U-17 World Champion athlete, like Daniel Banjaqui, listened to José Mourinho's advice before deciding the match. "The coach [Mourinho] told me to do the basics, play simple, help Benfica do their best, and I think that was achieved", he confirmed.

Anísio also did not forget the support of the fans that helped the team achieve victory. "It's incredible, the support from the fans makes me want to keep working, to come here and go all out. It's a thank you to the fans for all the support", he concluded.

This season, playing for Benfica, Anísio Cabral has been one of the great surprises of the team. So far, the 17-year-old Portuguese has played three matches in the Liga Portugal Betclic and, in the 19 minutes he was on the pitch, he scored two header goals.

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