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Weifang Cup 2011: India U19 0-2 SL Benfica

Weifang Cup

Weifang Cup

The Indian U19 national team took on one of Europe’s most popular teams, when they faced Sport Lisboa e Benfica’s junior team in their final Group B match today.

The Colm Toal coached side lost to the Portuguese team 0-2, while FC Adelaide drew hosts Shandong Luneng Taishan FC 1-1 in the second match.

India have qualified for the semifinal with 4 points out of three group matches.

The semifinal and classification matches will be played tomorrow.