Benfica do just enough to impress and progress in the Portuguese Cup | OneFootball

During the weekend of the Portuguese Cup, the women's team of Benfica traveled to Damaiense's ground for a match in the round of 16 of the prestigious tournament, and secured their passage to the next stage with a 2-0 victory.

In the preview of this morning's match, December 14, Ivan Baptista had warned about the importance of the competition and emphasized that the Club of Luz had to approach the game seriously. Against Damaiense, the coach made some changes to the lineup: Thais Lima, Diana Gomes, Carole Costa, Letícia Almeida, Rakel Engesvik, Pauleta, Carlina Tristão, Caroline Moller, Chandra Davidson, Neide Guedes, and Nycle Raysla.

The red and white team did not face difficulties playing away from home and took control of the game from the initial whistle, asserting their favoritism on the field. Dominating the match against a Damaiense team looking to surprise, Benfica opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Chandra Davidson.

Still in the first half, the eagles managed to extend their lead, with Carlina Tristão scoring just before the halftime whistle (45+4'). In the second half, with a two-goal advantage, Benfica managed the game without the opponent causing significant problems.

With this result, the team led by Ivan Baptista progresses in the Portuguese Cup, securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the competition. Along the way, the eagles also eliminated Clube Albergaria. It is worth noting that Sporting was knocked out of the tournament after a defeat against Braga (1-0).

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