Match Report
Sunderland U21 claimed a 2-1 victory over Benfica U21 in the Premier League International Cup (Group Stage). Sunderland U21's goals came from Ian Carlo Poveda (14'), Milan Aleksić (58'); Benfica U21 scored through João Veloso (72'). Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
Benfica U21 take on Sunderland U21 in the Premier League International Cup at Stadium of Light.
Sunderland U21 came out on top: the game ended 2-1.
The venue was Stadium of Light in Sunderland, with room for 49,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Sunderland U21 led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Sunderland U21: Ian Carlo Poveda (14'), Milan Aleksić (58') · Benfica U21: João Veloso (72')