Orient stopper Brill ready to be tested in Benfica B friendly
Dean Brill on the touchline at Brisbane Road before he made his competitive debut for Leyton Orient (pic: Simon O'Connor). - Credit: Archant
The 32-year-old is expecting a difficult encounter on Saturday evening at 7.30pm
Leyton Orient goalkeeper Dean Brill knows he could be a busy man against Benfica B this weekend, but is looking forward to the test of going up against such a quality side.
The O’s will conclude their time in Portugal with a friendly against the reserve team of Champions League regulars Benfica.
Orient thrashed Bostik Premier outfit Harlow Town 7-0 last Saturday, but will face much stiffer opposition this weekend.
Brill will likely only play 45 minutes, but can expect to be tested with Benfica B having a number of quality players in their squad including former Arsenal youngster Chris Willock.
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“It will be a different game. Obviously they will look to have a lot of possession, but it will be a good test again at the end of a hard week,” said O’s number one.
“It is a nice fixture to have. It is not very often you get the chance to play against these teams.
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“We are lucky to be given the opportunity to go out to Portugal and to play against a club of the stature of Benfica.
“Regardless of whether it is their B team or not, it is still a big game and we will look forward to it.”
