Sub-19: Benfica lose in the Azores and FC Porto extend lead at top | OneFootball

Benfica suffered a 2-3 defeat away to Santa Clara in the 9th round of the Under-19 championship phase and lost ground in the title race. The Eagles got off to a poor start and were already behind after just 2 minutes, following a header from Luiz Viana.

The response, however, was swift: Jaden Umeh, in the 12th minute, and Luiz Viana, in the 23rd, this time into his own net, completed the comeback in just 11 minutes. The Eagles still kept the game under control until the final 15 minutes.

Captain Yen Feres restored parity in the 77th minute before Doque Fofana, in stoppage time (90+1), sealed the Azorean side’s victory. Benfica remained in second place, level on 16 points with Rio Ave.

The Eagles are seven points behind FC Porto, who had cruised to a 4-0 win in Vila do Conde on Friday, with five rounds still to play.

Sporting sit fourth with 12 points. The Lions drew away to UD Leiria (1-1). Emanuel António put the home side ahead in the 75th minute, but Miguel Almeida rescued a point from the penalty spot in stoppage time (90+6).

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