Benfica held by bottom side, miss chance as Sporting and Porto draw | OneFootball

The Benfica under-17 team drew against Real Massamá (1-1) this Sunday, September 22, in a match of the fourth round of the Champion Qualification Phase. Afonso Ferreirinha was the scorer for the eagles, who signed a new contract with Paulo Souza this week.

In the opponent's stronghold, the red team started stronger in the match and dominated the first 44 minutes of play. The 1-0 came through Afonso Ferreirinha (44'), who did not miss a great opportunity to open the scoring.

In the second half, the young reds allowed the equalizing goal to the opposing team, led by Tiago Teixeira. Until the end, the reds still tried to score a goal that would give them the three points, but the current bottom team managed to hold on to the draw.

With this draw - the sixth in 22 games this season - the team led by Pedro Faria is in fourth place in the standings with seven points, three behind the leader Porto (10), who drew with Sporting at one goal, in Alcochete.

In the next round, the eagles face the lions. The match is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, at 11:00 am, in Seixal. If they win, the Club of Light equals the eternal rival, who is just behind the dragons also with 10 points.

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