Benfica survive Alverca scare, turn it around after break (2-1) | OneFootball

After winning their previous match 5-0, Benfica’s juniors struggled but beat Alverca 2-1 this Sunday, September 6, at the Alverca Training Center, in a match from the fourth round of Series 2 of the first phase of the National Under-19 Championship.

The home side started the match better and took the lead in the 34th minute through Michael Salamanqueiro. Alverca managed to hold on to their lead until halftime, going into the break 1-0 up. Benfica responded right at the start of the second half. In the 46th minute, Tomás Almeida equalized and brought the match back to life.

Ten minutes later, in the 56th minute, the comeback was completed. Afonso Ferreirinha put the Eagles ahead for the first time in the match, making it 2-1. Benfica’s lead held until the final whistle, allowing them to pick up another three points in the competition.

Filippo Gaidão, David Fernandes, Simão Constantino, Miguel Vieira, Ricardo Batista, Rúben Correia, Andreson Semedo, Hugo Gomes, Afonso Ferreirinha, João Silva, and Tomás Almeida were the players selected by Luís Araújo to start the match.

Benfica’s juniors will now play at home again. The Eagles host Farense next Saturday, September 12, at 3:00 PM, at Field No. 1 of the Benfica Campus, in a match corresponding to the fifth round of Series 2 of the first phase of the National Under-19 Championship.

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