Benfica beat Rio Ave 2-1, delay Porto's title party | OneFootball

The Benfica junior team beat Rio Ave (2-1) this Wednesday, May 6, in a match from the 10th round (played later) of the Championship Qualification Phase in the under-19 category. The Luz side had to work hard to overcome the team from Vila do Conde.

Playing in Seixal, Francisco Silva and Dilan Neves scored the goals for the young Eagles, who thus prevented Porto from being crowned champions, as they were waiting for their rivals to slip up in order to lift the trophy.

The Dragons have already come close twice to wrapping up the title, but failed on both occasions. In the 11th round, they needed to beat Benfica at home, but could only manage a 2-2 draw. Then, in the following round, they only needed to win in Leiria, but ended up losing 2-1.

With this win — their 24th in 40 matches this season — Luís Araújo’s side sit in second place with 23 points in this phase. Porto are top of the standings with 27 points.

The Club from Luz’s under-19s are now turning their attention to the 11th and penultimate round. The Reds will face União de Leiria. The match, which will be played at Benfica Campus in Seixal, is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at 5:00 pm.

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