Benfica starter on special goal: Told to whip it in straight away | OneFootball

The fourth goal of Benfica in the 4-0 victory over Estrela da Amadora, for the 19th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, was special. Daniel Banjaqui, who played his first game as a starter for the team, assisted Anísio Cabral to seal the final score at the Estádio da Luz, just seconds after making his debut in the main team. The right-back, trained in Seixal, explained that the goal's setup 'was planned'.

"Before the game, he told me that when I came in and saw him in the area, to cross the ball right away. That's what I did and he ended up scoring," he confessed, admitting he had never imagined such a debut, in statements to BTV after the final whistle of the match against the tricolors.

Anísio Cabral also shared his thoughts with the Club's channel. The young player couldn't believe what he had just done in front of more than 50,000 people at the Cathedral. "It's an unforgettable feeling. Not even in my dreams did I believe that with my first touch I would score a goal. I am very happy and Banjaqui's assist made the goal more important. Now we have to keep working, as this is the beginning of something very big."

The two European and world champions of the under-17 category exceeded expectations, left the Eagles' fans dazzled, and received praise from coach José Mourinho, in the post-match press conference, and promise to have more minutes.

With this victory – the 23rd in 37 matches this season –, Benfica now has 45 points and remains in third place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto (52) is in first place (one game less - facing Gil Vicente) and Sporting is second with 48.

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