Benfica thrash rivals 5-0, Sporting seven points off top | OneFootball

Benfica's women's football team defeated Racing Power (5-0) on Sunday, January 25, in a match valid for the 10th round of the Liga BPI. Playing at the Setúbal Municipal Athletics Complex, the Eagles won again, after their victory against Rio Ave, and are increasingly leading the Championship.

The match couldn't have started more expressively for the Eagles. Within the first 30 seconds, Lúcia Alves found Nycole Raysla in the area, and the forward did not waste the opportunity. The second goal came in the 19th minute. After a rebound in the area, Anna Gasper appeared unmarked and finished with her left foot. The third goal resulted from an unfortunate play by the Sadina team. After a free kick in favor of Racing Power, Benfica quickly counterattacked, and in an attempt to intercept a cross from Lúcia Alves, Susan Duah ended up deflecting the ball into her own net. Shortly after, in the 36th minute, Caroline Møller broke through the defense with a perfect pass, and Nycole Raysla scored the fourth.

The second half brought less intensity but maintained the same scenario. Benfica managed the lead with secure possession and calmness, made several changes, and continued to create chances. Near the final whistle, the Eagles scored again. In the 90th minute, Carolina Tristão launched Carissa Boeckmann deep, and the player, still outside the area, shot accurately for the final 5-0.

With this victory – the 13th in 23 games played this season – Ivan Baptista's team extends their lead over Sporting, the second-placed team, to seven points. The Eagles have 26 points, while the Lionesses have 19. Valadares Gaia is third with 17.

Benfica's women's football team will be back in action next Saturday, January 29, precisely against Valadares Gaia, a team coached by Zé Nando. The match, related to the fourth round of the League Cup, will be played at Benfica Campus, in Seixal, at 3:00 PM.

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