Mourinho's golden boy is key again for Benfica | OneFootball

Gonçalo Moreira once again presented new arguments to José Mourinho. On Sunday afternoon, March 22, the 20-year-old footballer proved decisive in Benfica B’s win over Farense (1-0), scoring the winning goal and showing that he deserves an opportunity in the squad led by the Special One.

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Playing in Seixal, the Eagles were looking to avenge the setback they had suffered at São Luís in the first half of the season, where they lost 4-3 after having led 3-0. In the first half, there was little to tell, with both teams creating a few situations but without any real danger (0-0).

In the second half, the story of the game was similar to the first, but Benfica were more effective and, in one of the few chances they had, did not forgive Farense’s passivity. In a move involving several players, José Neto found Henrique Araújo in the Algarve side’s box, and he set up Gonçalo Moreira for the only goal of the game, which gave the Eagles the win.

This season, playing for Benfica, Gonçalo Moreira - valued at €1.2 million - has already made a total of 33 official appearances: 22 in Liga Portugal Meu Super, seven in the UEFA Youth League, three in the Premier League International Cup and one in Liga Revelação. In the 2,114 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has recorded 18 goals and 10 assists.

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