Benfica drop points again in the league, fall further behind Sporting | OneFootball

On the morning of this Sunday, December 7, Benfica’s U17 team could do no better than a draw against Farense (1-1). The young Eagles traveled to the south of the country for a match counting towards the 14th round of the 1st phase of the National U17 Championship.

The truth is that, after winning the title last season, the U17s have had a turbulent journey this year. Before the clash with Farense, Benfica were surprised in recent rounds by Real SC. Against the Lions of Faro, the team’s coach, Pedro Faria, fielded the following starting eleven: António Luís, Ricardo Batista, Tomás Ferreira, Benjamim Semedo, Leonardo Tavares, Simão Constantino, Paulo Souza, João Silva, Tomás Almeida, Bernardo Nunes, and Afonso Ferreirinha.

At the Penha Sports Complex, home of the Algarve youth teams, the first half was marked by balance between both sides, with missed chances on both ends. At halftime, the score remained goalless.

In the second 45 minutes, Benfica came out with a different attitude, determined to take control of the match, but, as in the first half, balance was again the crucial factor. In the 64th minute, Farense took the lead, however, in the 73rd minute, the Club from Luz equalized through Afonso Ferreirinha.

After the final whistle, the Glorious side once again stalled in the championship, unable to build on their previous victory against Vitória Setúbal (4-1). With one more point earned, the young Eagles, led by Pedro Faria, are alone in 2nd place with 29 points, four points behind Sporting.

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