Epic comeback seals Benfica win in the Clássico against Porto | OneFootball

On the afternoon of Saturday, April 4, Benfica’s U15 team secured three important points. Hosting Porto in the 9th round of the Championship Qualification phase, the young Eagles beat the Dragons (2-1). Jesus Aquino and Gonçalo Tavares scored Benfica’s goals.

Lourenço Luís, Diogo Matos, Lourenço Meireles, Leonardo Gori, José Fonseca, Daniel Machado, João Campos, Leonardo Lima, Tiago Neves, Rúben Tavares and Jesus Aquino made up Benfica’s starting eleven in a hugely important clash against a direct rival in the standings.

Playing at Benfica Campus in Seixal, the young Reds got off to a poor start, allowing the blue-and-whites to take the lead early on through João Afonso (4'). Before half-time, Benfica had several chances to equalise, but Porto’s goalkeeper stood out.

In the second half, much like their opponents had done, Benfica came out with intensity and, in just three minutes, levelled the U15 Clássico thanks to a powerful strike from Jesus Aquino (43'). Late on, the Eagles’ forward came close to making it 2-1. Right at the death, Aquino provided the assist for Gonçalo Tavares to complete the comeback (79').

With this result, the Lisbon club — the current three-time national champions at U15 level — put an end to their poor run of results after the draw against Tondela. As things stand, Benfica move up in the national U15 championship table with 18 points, sitting just two points behind Porto (20).

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