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Santa Clara U23

04-07 19:00

2 - 3

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Benfica U23

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Santa Clara U23

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Attacks

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4024

5027

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End 2-3

92′

2-3

88′

2-2

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2-1

60′

47′

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8′

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Match Info

Santa Clara U23 fell to a narrow 3-2 defeat against Benfica U23 in a thrilling Portuguese U23 League encounter on April 7, 2026. The match, which kicked off at 7:00 PM, was a showcase of attacking talent from both sides, with Benfica's youth academy ultimately edging a five-goal thriller. The result highlighted the competitive nature of Portugal's top youth league, where future stars gain crucial experience. Benfica U23 started strongly, taking an early lead that set the tone for a back-and-forth contest. Santa Clara U23 fought back valiantly to level the score, demonstrating resilience against one of the league's powerhouse teams. However, Benfica's quality in the final third proved decisive as they regained the lead and managed to hold off a late surge from the home side. The key moments included a well-worked team goal for Benfica, a powerful header from a Santa Clara defender from a set-piece, and a late winner that sealed the three points for the visitors. The match was played at a high tempo with both teams committing numbers forward, leading to an open and entertaining spectacle for the fans. This result would have bolstered Benfica U23's position in the league table, while Santa Clara U23 were left to rue missed opportunities in a match where they showed they could compete with the best.