Samaris makes Benfica debut in nine-goal thriller | OneFootball

Andreas Samaris couldn’t have asked for a better debut in charge of Benfica’s Under-16s. The Eagles kicked off their campaign in the second division of the National Under-17 Championship with a 7-2 thrashing of AD Oeiras.

Benfica went into the break 2-0 up, thanks to two goals from Jesus Aquino. The winger, just 14 years old, scored again in the second half to complete his hat-trick in a standout display. Tiago Silva also got on the scoresheet, extending the Reds’ lead.

In the closing stages, the 14-year-old forward found the net again, adding to the Eagles’ rout. AD Oeiras still managed to respond and cut the deficit through Tomás Mões, who scored both goals for the home side. The first was celebrated in the style of Viktor Gyökeres.

Lourenço Ramos, brother of Gonçalo Ramos, the Portugal international who came through at Benfica, put the result beyond doubt near the final whistle, making it 7-2 in the 88th minute. It was, therefore, a dream debut for Samaris in charge of the young Reds.

In the stands was Pizzi, Samaris’s former Benfica teammate between 2014 and 2021. The former midfielder did not miss his friend’s debut and took to social media to leave a simple but special message: “Coach Samaris.” An encouraging start for Samaris and for a Benfica side that began the new season with a real show of strength.

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