Anísio Cabral’s header in Benfica v Alverca is a feat not seen for 50 years | OneFootball

Anísio Cabral's goal against Alverca will be etched in history. Introduced in the final minutes of the match, where Benfica ultimately triumphed over the Ribatejo team (2-1), the 17-year-old footballer became the youngest player to score the winning goal, something that hadn't happened in 50 years.

According to the Playmaker portal, a specialist in statistical data, the number 72 jersey became the third player in Benfica's history to secure victory for the Eagles. Until now, only two young footballers had achieved this historic feat: Fernando Chalana and Espírito Santo.

Thus, at 17 years, 11 months, and 25 days old, Anísio Cabral not only donned the hero's cape in a very challenging match for Benfica but also became the third youngest footballer to achieve such a feat. However, Chalana and Espírito Santo remain ahead of the star, as they were younger when they accomplished this feat.

Regarding the performance of the U-17 World Champion, José Mourinho was not indifferent to the forward's qualities, lavishing praise during the press conference. The Special One advised the player to keep his head and revealed to journalists that he reminds him of Didier Drogba.

This season, playing for Benfica, Anísio Cabral has been one of the great surprises of the team. So far, the 17-year-old Portuguese has played three matches in the Liga Portugal Betclic and, in the 19 minutes he was on the pitch, scored two headed goals.

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