Benfica wonderkid Joao Felix scores copycat version of Georginio Wijnaldum’s wonderstrike against Cardiff as he stars in 6-0 thrashing of Maritimo Joao Felix scored a copycat version of Georginio Wijnaldum's strike v Cardiff Felix found the net with a superb goal as Benfica thrashed Maritimo 6-0 The starlet proceeded to score another and provide an assist in the victory By Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 00:55 BST, 23 April 2019 | Updated: 00:56 BST, 23 April 2019 Viewcomments Benfica starlet Joao Felix scored a superb goal in his side's 6-0 thrashing of Maritimo on Monday night which was a mirror image of Georginio Wijnaldum's goal for Liverpool against Cardiff the previous day. The 19-year-old, who has been in outstanding form this season, opened the scoring with just three minutes gone. Felix lashed the ball into the net as he displayed his excellent technique, in a very similar manner to how Wijnaldum scored for Premier League title chasers Liverpool. Joao Felix found the net for Benfica against Maritimo with an excellent goal Felix's goal put Benfica in the lead against Maritimo with just three minutes gone Felix's goal was remarkably similar to the one Georginio Wijnaldum scored against Cardiff Wijnaldum celebrates following his superb strike at the Cardiff City Stadium https://www.youtube.com/embed/czS_BMuURKU?feature=oembed Wijnaldum's fiercely-struck effort put Liverpool in front against Cardiff before a penalty from James Milner made it 2-0. With regards to Felix, It was an excellent all-round display from the youngster who went on to add another goal as well as providing an assist for Franco Cervi. Cervi got another, while Pizzi and Eduardo Salvio also scored for Benfica, who are top of the table, above title rivals Porto on goal difference. Joao Felix celebrates after scoring in Benfica's 6-0 thrashing of Maritimo JOAO FELIX'S STATS THIS SEASON Liga NOS: 22 games, 13 goals, seven assists Europa League: Six games, three goals, one assist Taca de Portugal Placard: Six games, one goal, one assist Champions League (including qualifying): Three games Allianz Cup: Two games, one goal Total: 39 games, 18 goals, nine assists Felix, who is most frequently deployed as a support striker, has earned much praise for his displays this season. The Portugal U21 international has scored 18 goals for Benfica across all competitions this season, while he has provided nine assists. As he has done previously, Felix celebrated scoring with his brother Hugo, who is a ball boy for Benfica. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility