Benfica win 4-0, leave Sporting 10 points adrift | OneFootball

Benfica's women's football team defeated Damaiense (4-0) this Sunday, February 22, in a match valid for the 12th round of the Liga BPI. Playing at the Estádio do Algarve in Loulé, the Eagles returned to winning ways, after being eliminated from the League Cup, and are getting closer and closer to the title.

The match was completely dominated by the Reds. The 1-0 came in the 18th minute, after a penalty was awarded for a handball by Lidiane Antunes inside the box. Carole Costa made no mistake and dedicated the goal to Lara Martins, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and will not play again this season.

In the second half, Benfica extended their lead. In the 55th minute, Diana Silva attempted a cross that bounced off the Damaiense defender and rebounded back to the Portuguese international, who shot across goal to make it 2-0. In the 62nd minute, Pauleta made it 3-0, before Rakel Engesvik (85') sealed the result.

With this victory – the 17th in 28 matches played this season – Ivan Baptista's side extend their lead over second-placed Sporting to 10 points (with one game less). The Reds have 32 points, while the Lionesses have 22. Torreense are third with 21.

Benfica's women's football team returns to action only on Saturday, March 14, against Valadares Gaia, a team coached by Zé Nando. The match, part of the 13th round of the Liga BPI, will be played at Benfica Campus, in Seixal, at 6:00 pm.

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