Benfica win 3-0, leapfrog Sporting, but still trail Porto by two points | OneFootball

The Benfica junior team defeated União de Leiria (3-0) this Saturday, March 7, in a match counting for the sixth round of the Under-19 Championship Qualification Phase. After their victory against Gil Vicente, the reds took advantage of Sporting’s defeat to Rio Ave (1-0) and remain in the race for first place.

Playing at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, the Eagles were on top and scored the first goal in the very first minute through Jaden Umeh. Before halftime, Duarte Soares scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time (45+4') to make it 2-0.

In the second half, in an attempt to extend their lead, Benfica managed to score the goal that sealed the win in the 89th minute with a precise shot from Isaac Ferreira that gave no chance to Mateus Eusébio, the home team’s goalkeeper.

With this victory – their 20th in 32 games this season – Luís Araújo’s side sit in second place with 12 points in this phase. Porto are at the top of the table with 14 points.

The Club of Light’s under-19s now turn their attention to the seventh round. The red team will face Famalicão. The match, which will be played at Benfica Campus in Seixal, is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at 12:00 pm.

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