Benfica held to a draw, edging closer to the relegation zone | OneFootball

The Benfica junior team drew (2-2) this Saturday, October 25, against Torreense. In a match for the 11th round of the Under-19 National Championship, the young Eagles once again faced a tough opponent, after a great victory in the UEFA Youth League.

In a match played at the Manuel Marques Municipal Sports Complex in Torres Vedras, the game did not start well for Benfica. The Eagles conceded the opening goal of the match in the 20th minute, and were unable to respond before halftime.

In the second half, Benfica came out with a different attitude. The Eagles pressed their opponent and took advantage: two goals in three minutes (47' and 49') confirmed the red comeback, putting the score at 2-1. However, Torreense responded in the 70th minute – the team from Torres Vedras made it 2-2, a result that would remain until the referee’s final whistle.

With this draw – the fourth in 12 games this season – Vítor Vinha’s men drop to fourth place in the table (the last place granting access to the Championship Group), with 16 points from nine matches. Santa Clara (20 from 10 games), Sporting (18 from 11), and Leiria (17 from 11) lead the way.

The Benfica junior team remains focused on the national championship for their next match. The Eagles will play their next game against Académico de Viseu, next Saturday, November 1. The match, to be played at the Seixal Campus, is scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM.

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