Benfica extend stunning European run with emphatic win | OneFootball

The Benfica junior team defeated Ajax 4-0, this Tuesday, November 25th. In a match for the fifth round of the Youth League, the young Eagles gave no chance and thrashed the Dutch side after an excellent first half. See HERE how the match unfolded.

In a match played in Amsterdam, Benfica started the game with intense pressure. The Eagles came out strong and delivered a great first half. Goals from João Afonso, Francisco Silva, and Dudu gave the Eagles a comfortable lead at halftime.

In the second half, Benfica did not take their foot off the gas. The Eagles managed the game after reaching halftime with a 3-0 lead. Gustavo Ferreira, in the 73rd minute, scored again and set the final result at 4-0, a thrashing that continues the Eagles’ great run in the UEFA Youth League.

With this victory – their 12th in 17 games this season – Vítor Vinha’s team now has 12 points and climbs to third place (provisionally) in the UEFA Youth League standings, the Champions League for youth teams. In their next match, the Eagles play in the national under-19 championship, against Leiria. The match will be played on December 7th, at 3:00 pm.

Benfica’s starting eleven was: Diogo Ferreira, Duarte Soares, Gonçalo Oliveira, João Fonseca, Nilson Semedo, Gil Neves, Federico Coletta, Tiago Freitas, Eduardo Fernandes, Francisco Silva, João Afonso. On the bench were Leonardo Lopes, Rui Silva, Dinis Telehovschi, João Pedro Gonçalves, Tiago Rodrigues, Isaac Ferreira, Jaden Umeh, Gustavo Ferreira, Ricardo Fernandes.

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