Benfica hit back after Champions League loss with thumping win | OneFootball

The B team of Benfica avenged the main squad's setback by defeating Newcastle with a clear 5-0 victory, in another round of the Premier League International Cup group stage, a competition that highlights young European football formations.

Taking advantage of the break in national competitions, Nélson Veríssimo once again utilized this competition to give opportunities to young footballers, adding more game minutes. The Clube da Luz thus continued the thrashing previously applied against Chelsea.

Playing on the English formation's ground, the young eagles took control of the match early on, gaining the lead in the 10th minute through a finish by Olívio Tomé. Near the 20th minute, Leandro Martins doubled the lead, making it 2-0.

In the second half, Gonçalo Moreira was the standout player of the match, scoring two goals for the reds. At 51 minutes, the midfielder made it 3-0 and, around the 85th minute, he scored again, increasing the lead to 4-0. The fifth and final goal came in the 90+5 minutes, scored by Francisco Silva.

With this triumph, the red team avenges the defeat suffered by the main squad during their visit to St. James’ Park, in the Champions League. All things considered, Benfica is in second place in the Premier League International Cup and continues in the competition, with eight points.

Check out Gonçalo Moreira's stunning goals in this match:

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