Match Report
Benfica U21 (8th, 1 pts) visited Crystal Palace U21 (3rd, 8 pts) with 7 points between them. Benfica U21's recent output lagged their position: 21st on form over five rounds while 8th in the table. Against a league average of 1.75 goals per team per game, Crystal Palace U21 ran at 1.75 scored and 1 conceded, Benfica U21 at 1 and 2.
The venue was The Borough Sports Ground, with room for 7,032 spectators. On the scoreboard, Crystal Palace U21 led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Crystal Palace U21: Roshaun Mathurin (10'), Ademola Ola-Adebomi (57') · Benfica U21: Gustavo Varela (59')
Key stats
Possession: Crystal Palace U21 56% · Benfica U21 44% · Total shots: 8-30 · On target: 6-12 · Corners: 3-8