Under-19s: Benfica lose in the Azores, FC Porto extend lead | OneFootball

Benfica were beaten 2-3 away to Santa Clara on matchday 9 of the under-19 championship phase and lost ground in the title race. The Eagles got off to a poor start and were already behind in the 2nd minute following a header from Luiz Viana.

The response, however, was quick: Jaden Umeh, in the 12th minute, and Luiz Viana, in the 23rd, this time with an own goal, completed the turnaround in just 11 minutes. Benfica still kept the game under control until the final 15 minutes.

Captain Yen Feres restored parity in the 77th minute before Doque Fofana, in stoppage time (90+1), sealed the Azorean side’s win. Benfica remained in second place, level on 16 points with Rio Ave.

The Eagles are seven points behind FC Porto, who had secured a commanding 4-0 win in Vila do Conde on Friday, with five rounds still to play.

Sporting are in fourth place with 12 points. The Lions drew away to UD Leiria (1-1). Emanuel António put the home side ahead in the 75th minute, but Miguel Almeida rescued a point from the penalty spot in the 90+6th minute.

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