Benfica cruise past rivals, strengthen grip on National Championship lead | OneFootball

With another international break over, Benfica’s Under-23 team from Benfica returned to action, facing Santa Clara in a clash counting for the eighth round of the regular phase of the Liga Revelação. After 90 minutes, the Eagles won 2-0 against the Azoreans.

After a last-gasp setback against Farense, the young Eagles were more than determined to turn things around and secure the lead in the competition. Against the team from São Miguel, Vítor Vinha went with the following starting eleven: Gonçalo Sobral, Federico Coletta, Martim Ferreira, Guilherme Gaspar, Vladimir Mendes, André Gomes, Miguel Figueiredo, João Afonso, Matteo Neves, Olívio Tomé, and Gustavo Ferreira.

Playing at home at Benfica Campus, the Reds started with greater desire to win, facing an opponent who has shown quality in this edition of the competition. In a balanced match, Vítor Vinha’s pupils went into halftime leading 1-0 thanks to a goal by the Italian Federico Coletta, who scored his first for the Eagles,

In the second half, chances were not lacking for both sides to find the net; however, poor finishing and constant interventions by the goalkeepers on both ends kept the score unchanged. Right at the final whistle, Stevan Manuel doubled the score for the Glorioso. At the end of the 90 minutes, the result was 2-0 in favor of Benfica.

With this win, Vítor Vinha’s team returned to winning ways after the setback against Farense and continued on a good run. Heading into another round of the Liga Revelação, Benfica further strengthened their lead in the competition, remaining in first place with 24 points. The next match is scheduled for October 25, with a trip to Estoril Praia.

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