Anísio Cabral scores for Benfica – Alverca break Sporting’s record | OneFootball

Benfica overcame Alverca’s resistance in the last round of Liga Portugal Betclic thanks to an impeccable header by Anísio Cabral, who came onto the field in the 85th minute and, just a minute later, rose above everyone to finish off Samuel Dahl’s cross and secure all three points for the Eagles. A new headed goal by the youngster allows them to match Sporting’s record...

With the aerial weapon activated by the number "72", Benfica now has eight headed goals in the current edition of the championship, making them the second-best team in this aspect, tied with Moreirense. Ahead of these two teams is Sporting, with one more goal, while leaders Porto have only six.

Before the two headers by the youngster promoted by José Mourinho from the youth ranks, the following players also scored headers: Vangelis Pavlidis (Moreirense and Estrela da Amadora), Nicolás Otamendi (Arouca and Braga), Tomás Araújo (Vitória de Guimarães), and Leandro Barreiro (Rio Ave).

However, only Anísio Cabral’s latest goal had an immediate impact on a result, with the forward doing exactly what the coach asked of him. Before stepping onto the pitch, the "Special One" simply told him to make the most of every opportunity that came his way in the few minutes remaining and to try to act as a reference point in the box, to "hold" the center-backs and allow Pavlidis more freedom.

Despite his meteoric rise, Benfica legend Rui Águas warns that caution is needed in managing the U-17 world champion. "Anísio is still very young, he certainly has potential given what he’s shown. But the path always comes with some ups and downs," he said in an interview.

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