After a unique moment, Anísio Cabral joins Benfica’s special list | OneFootball

Seeing a youth academy player come in and, after 62 seconds, score with his first touch on the ball will always be special for Benfica fans, but other details enhance Anísio Cabral's debut in the first team. At 17 years old, the forward joined a special group of players who scored in their first game wearing the eagle on their chest.

The young player became the 106th in Benfica's history to do so, after Ivanovic also managed to make the list this season. But there's more: it's been 50 years since a player as young as 17 scored for the 'A' team, following the late Fernando Chalana.

Anísio Cabral can thank Banjaqui, who assisted him on a night that the right-back will also remember. In the end, captain Otamendi pushed them towards the stands to be applauded by the fans. It's worth noting that Banjaqui - who received praise from a rival - had already been introduced to the first team, with 2 minutes in the victory over Farense, 2-0, in the Portuguese Cup.

A day after the match, Anísio Cabral took to social media to share the special moment he is experiencing: "Indescribable feeling. Making my debut on such a grand stage as Estádio da Luz, with a goal... it was one of the best sensations of my life. It took many days of sacrifice, tears, and sweat, always with the same dream in mind."

"I want to thank all the people who were part of this great process, my family, coaches, teammates, and friends, but I will strive and fight for much more. This is the beginning of something great, but for that, I will continue to work every day, with all my strength! Go Benfica! God is good all the time," wrote the 17-year-old forward.

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