Benfica gem hits penalty brace to beat União de Leiria, 2-1 | OneFootball

After the win against Leixões, Benfica B won again in the Segunda Liga, this time beating União de Leiria 2-1. At the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Nélson Veríssimo’s side got the better of their opponents thanks to two well-taken penalties by Gonçalo Moreira.

The match began with chances for both teams, with Benfica B creating danger after nine minutes. Down the left, Francisco Neto crossed for Duarte Soares to shoot. Goalkeeper Jakob Odehnal kept it out and, on the rebound, Anísio Cabral was unable to finish.

In the 27th minute, João Fonseca was brought down by Vítor Rufino inside the box and the referee awarded a penalty. From the spot, Gonçalo Moreira struck powerfully into the top right corner of the Leiria goal to make it 1-0. However, the lead lasted only a few minutes, as in the 31st minute Juan Muñoz equalised and set the score at the break.

In the second half, União de Leiria came out with greater intensity, but the home side’s efforts were denied by Diogo Ferreira. With Francisco Silva, Tomás Soares and Olívio Tomé on the pitch, Benfica made it 2-1 in the 84th minute. Gonçalo Moreira, once again from the penalty spot, sent his shot the opposite way to where Jakob Odehnal dived and secured all three points for Nélson Veríssimo’s team.

Glorioso’s B team now turns its attention to Matchday 3 of Liga 2. The Eagles will face Portimonense. The match against the side coached by Alex Costa is scheduled for Friday, August 21, at 6:00 pm, at Benfica Campus.

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