Benfica draw 0-0 with Rio Ave and are 11 points behind Porto | OneFootball

Benfica’s under-17 team drew against Rio Ave (0-0) this Saturday, May 6, in a match from the 17th round of the Championship Qualification Phase. After the win over Alverca in the previous round, the Eagles could not go beyond a goalless draw, but they already know they will not reach first place, as Porto have already been crowned champions.

In Vila do Conde, the match began evenly, with the home side pressing high and Benfica looking to control possession and build carefully from the back. Both teams reached the attacking half with some ease, but without creating clear scoring chances.

In the second half, the pace was slow, with Benfica trying to speed up the game and Rio Ave responding through quick transitions. The defenses were always well organized, preventing any real danger chances from arising until the final whistle.

With this draw — their ninth in 35 matches this season — Pedro Faria’s side are in second place in the standings with 31 points, 11 behind leaders Porto (42). Sporting are second with 29, followed by Braga (also on 29, but with one game in hand).

In the next round, the Eagles face Famalicão. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 11:00 am, in Seixal. The northern side are currently seventh in the standings with 23 points.

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