Match Report
1 points for Newcastle United U21 (7th), 8 for Benfica U21 (3rd): a 7-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Newcastle United U21: only 28th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 7th. Per game in the league, Newcastle United U21 were scoring 0 and conceding 2.5, Benfica U21 3.25 and 1, against a competition average of 1.6 goals per team per game.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Newcastle United U21. Recent form was uneven: 1/15 points for Newcastle United U21, 8/15 for Benfica U21.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: Benfica U21 led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 0-5.
Goal scorers
Benfica U21: Leandro Martins (20'), Olivio Tomé (10'), Gonçalo Moreira (52'), Gonçalo Moreira (86'), Francisco Silva (90')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle United U21 40% · Benfica U21 60% · Total shots: 3-12 · On target: 1-7 · Corners: 2-6