Benfica hit a new milestone this season against Alverca | OneFootball

Benfica defeated Alverca 2-1 in the 21st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The match was marked by the decisive goal from Anísio Cabral, once again with his first touch of the ball. However, the young forward's goal was significant not just for the moment itself.

The striker was the first player of the season to score the winning goal for the Eagles coming off the bench. This record was achieved in the 40th game of the 2025/2026 season, as reported by the Playmaker portal. Anísio had already scored against Estrela da Amadora coming off the bench, but Benfica was already leading 3-0.

Anísio Cabral also broke another record. The 17-year-old footballer became the youngest player to score the winning goal - 17 years, 11 months, and 25 days - something that hadn't happened in 50 years, placing him just behind Fernando Chalana and Espirito Santo.

Regarding the performance of the U-17 World Champion, José Mourinho was not indifferent to the qualities of the forward, lavishing praise during the press conference. The Special One urged the player to keep his head and revealed to journalists that he reminds him of the Ivorian Didier Drogba.

This season, playing for Benfica, Anísio Cabral has been one of the great surprises of the team. So far, the 17-year-old Portuguese has played three matches in the Liga Portugal Betclic and, in the 19 minutes he has been on the field, he has scored two header goals.

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