Benfica held to 2-2 draw, could slip into relegation zone by end of round | OneFootball

The Benfica B team drew (2-2) this Sunday, November 30, against União de Leiria. In the 12th round clash, the young reds might fall into the relegation zone at the end of this round, after losing to Vizela in the last league match.

In a match held at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, it was the home team that scored first at 36 minutes. Following a corner kick, a tense ball was sent into Juan Muñoz's area, and Lucho Vega, at the near post, made it 1-0. At 45+7', the reds equalized through Gonçalo Oliveira. After a great save by João Bravim, Trevisan assisted the center-back, who, with his left foot, did not miss.

In the second half, there was an immediate setback for Benfica. Eduardo Fernandes received a red card, leaving the eagles reduced to 10 men. União de Leiria took advantage and made it 2-1. Following a corner, Diogo Ferreira tried to punch the ball out but was unsuccessful, and the ball fell to José Pedro, who put the home team ahead. At 59', again from a corner, Trevisan headed the ball into the back of the net, leveling the match.

With this draw - the sixth in 13 matches this season - Nélson Veríssimo's team is in 16th place on the table (playoff zone), with 11 points, the same as Porto B and Paços de Ferreira, although the latter has one less match played.

The Benfica B team now turns its attention to the U21 Premier League International Cup. The reds will face Nottingham Forest's U21s in a delayed match of the first round of the international competition. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, at 19:00.

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