Benfica held by Sporting, miss chance to go top | OneFootball

The Benfica youth team drew 1-1 at home against Sporting, this Saturday, September 27, in a match for the 16th round of the National Under-17 Championship (advanced game). The Reds couldn't secure a win and ended up with another draw, something that happened in the last two matches.

Playing at the Benfica Campus in Seixal, the Reds started well and had the best chances in the first half. However, the ball stubbornly refused to go in, and the score remained 0-0 between the two teams when the referee sent everyone for a break.

The second half unfolded slightly differently. This time, it was Sporting who started better, taking the lead just 46 minutes into the match. Benfica sought to respond and settled in the opponent's half: the Eagles managed to equalize with a goal from Nazif Inoussa at 63'. The Club from Luz had a few more opportunities until the end but couldn't capitalize, and the match ended with a 1-1 scoreline.

With this draw - the third in six games this season - Pedro Faria's team now has 12 points and occupies third place in the standings. Alverca (13, but with one more game) and Sporting (14, but with one more match played), complete the podium. In the next round, Benfica visits Académica OAF. The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM on October 4.

The team presented by the Club from Luz consisted of: Pippo Gaidão, Tomás Pedrosa, Leonardo Tavares, Tomás Ferreira (C), Ricardo Batista, Francisco Wang, Paulo Souza, Hugo Gomes, Afonso Ferreirinha, Andreson Semedo, and Sevastian Belov.

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