Ukrainian midfielder of Benfica Georgiy Sudakov continues to impress with his performances in the Portuguese championship. In the match of the 13th round against Sporting, which took place today, the 23-year-old player started in the team's lineup and equalized the score in the 27th minute, converting a pass from Amara Dedich from the right flank. Thus, Sudakov scored his fourth goal in 10 league matches for the Eagles.
The game ended in a draw – 1:1. On the field of Benfica, in addition to Sudakov, Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin also contributed, as he played the entire match in goal. As a result, Benfica is in third place in the Portuguese championship table with 29 points, 5 points behind the leader Porto, who has a game in hand. Sporting is currently in second place with 32 points.
It is important to note that the successes of Ukrainian midfielder Sudakov are attracting the attention of fans and sports analysts. His play, as well as the contributions of other Ukrainian players, such as Trubin, underline the growing role of Ukrainian footballers in European leagues.
It is expected that Benfica will be able to improve its position in the championship, relying on Sudakov's gradual progress and the team's overall development.
