[ Pressemeldung Red Bull Salzburg ]
One partly brilliant UEFA Youth League campaign ended with a sobering final defeat for the Young Bulls. The Aufhauser protégés fell into a turbulent dive against the eagles from Lisbon.
MATCH REPORT
Benfica Lisbon was the more active team from the start and turned already after a few seconds to the goal celebration. Neto finalized after a ball relay via Santos and Moreira (2nd). “Os Encarnados” then came up dangerously in front of the goal, Araujo took over after Neto had prevailed in a duel with Lukas Ibertsberger (15th). With the continuation of the first section put the Mozart townspeople show off their offensive powerbut with Gomes the Portuguese goalkeeper was always on the spot.
Its front people acted after the change of sides like in a frenzy. Ndour executed a deflected cross (53′), Moreira danced Adam Stejskal out (57′). Semedo also entered the shooter list, after a feint the shot was clear (69th). The final point was a penalty, Araujo marked the 6:0 (89th). Thus, after victories over Lille, Wolfsburg, Sevilla, Zilina, PSG and Atletico Madrid, Salzburg had to retreat just im Finale give up.
STATEMENT
Rene Aufhauser: “Short and painless, we weren’t as sharp as last Friday, and the opponent was a step stronger, the game went accordingly. After what felt like two or three shots, we were 2-0 down, and then Benfica were able to show quality. It hurts everyone when you’re so close, it’s the same for me personally.
Of course we wanted this title and invested everything in it. But in sport there are winners and losers, ups and downs. The guys will understand the overall accomplishment after a few days with impressions from home, from family and friends who are really proud.”
DATA & FACTS
FC Salzburg U19 vs. Benfica Lissabon; 0:6 (0:2)
Goalscorers: Neto (2.), Araujo (15., 57., 89. / FE), Ndour (53.), Semedo (69.)
Lineup: Stejskal – Atiabou (39. Pejazic), Baidoo, Wallner (77. Moswitzer), Ibertsberger – Sahin, Agyekum, Hofer (46. Reischl), Kameri (77. Jano) – Diakite (86. Berki), Simic
Yellow cards: Atiabou (29./Foul), Moswitzer (90./Unsportlichkeit)
Referee: Harm Osmers (GER)
