Sporting win in Rome (2-1), take huge step towards Champions League | OneFootball

The Sporting women's football team won this Thursday, September 11, against the Italians of Roma (2-1). In the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League, the green and white team secured the victory in stoppage time. See HERE how the match unfolded.

At the Tre Fontane Stadium, home of the Italian team, the first half showed some superiority from Roma, especially in terms of offensive sharpness. The goal came in the 23rd minute. After a corner kick taken by Veje, the ball bounced around the small area and, amidst the confusion, Lucia Di Guglielmo appeared to deflect it for 1-0.

In the second half, the Sporting team balanced the duel and created more danger near Olivie Lukásová's goal. The persistence paid off. At 90+1', Beatriz Fonseca passed into the area and, under pressure from two defenders, Carolina Santiago shot on the turn and equalized the match. At 90+7', Telma Encarnação received a cross from the left and, with her weaker foot, sent it into the back of the opposing goalkeeper's net.

With this victory in the first official match of the new season, Micael Sequeira's team achieved a good result away from home and have everything within their reach to eliminate the team led by Luca Rossettini and secure a spot in the European competition.

The second leg is scheduled for next Thursday, September 18, at 4:30 PM, in Rio Maior. The green and white team may be on the verge of returning to the international competition for the first time since the 2018/19 season, back then under the technical command of Nuno Cristóvão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.