Benfica held to 1-1 draw at the Luz, pick up first Champions League point | OneFootball

Benfica’s women’s football team drew against Twente (1-1) this Wednesday, November 12, in a match valid for the third round of the Champions League. Playing at Estádio da Luz, the Eagles earned their first point in the competition, after having been defeated in the last round against Arsenal.

The Eagles came out strong in the very first minute of the game and had already shaken the opponent’s net. However, Lucia Alves’ goal was disallowed for offside. The Reds took advantage of a good start to take control of the match, at least in the initial phase.

The first goal of the night came in the second half, following a mistake. A ball played in behind and a defender from the Dutch team slipped. Martin-Prieto took full advantage, broke down the left, set herself up, and from the edge of the box scored a screamer (62’). The visitors’ response didn’t take long. Six minutes later, following a play down the right, Groenewegen appeared unmarked inside the box and finished first-time to restore parity (68’).

With this draw – the second in 11 matches played – Benfica’s women’s football team now has one point in the Champions League and sits in 15th place. Barcelona, Lyon, and Manchester United are at the top with nine points. PSG, Roma, and Polten are at the bottom of the table, still without a point.

Benfica’s women’s football team returns to action next Wednesday, November 19, against Paris. The match, valid for the fourth round of the international competition, will be played at the home of the French side, led by Sandrine Soubeyrand, at 8:00 p.m.

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