Benfica put on a show in the league, keep Sporting in their sights | OneFootball

On the afternoon of Saturday, December 13, the Benfica youth team traveled to Vitória de Setúbal's ground, where they emerged victorious after a 4-0 win. The Eagles and the Sadinos faced off in a match counting for the 15th round of the 1st phase of the National Under-15 Championship.

In pursuit of Sporting, which leads the competition, the Reds continued their good form after the victory in the previous round against Farense (2-1). Against the Setúbal team, the Eagles' coach, João Faria Rodrigues, presented the following starting eleven: Matvey Volyk, Santiago Cavaco, Lourenço Meireles, Leonardo Gori, José Fonseca, Gabriel Dias, João Campos, Tomás Moreira, Tiago Neves, Rúben Tavares, and Jesus Aquino.

Despite a more determined start by Benfica, Vitória de Setúbal managed to keep a clean sheet for most of the first half. Nevertheless, under the Reds' persistence, the Sadinos eventually conceded and suffered the opening goal in the 43rd minute, scored by Jesus Aquino, who recently signed a training contract with the Glorious.

In the second half, Benfica proved more effective and extended the score in their favor. Tiago Neves, in the 57th minute and later in the 62nd, scored the second and third goals for the Eagles. Closing the tally, the fourth goal came in the 89th minute, following a finish by Lourenço Meireles.

With this result, the Club of Light extends its winning streak and keeps the dream of leading the Championship alive, remaining six points behind Sporting. In the next round, the Reds host Estoril in a match scheduled for Seixal.

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