Sporting held 1-1 by Braga, Benfica pull clear at the top | OneFootball

The Sporting women's football team drew against Braga (1-1) this Saturday, November 8th. In a match related to the sixth round of the BPI League, the green and white team once again failed to win and now has four consecutive games without tasting victory.

At the Amélia Morais Stadium, the match started evenly, with both teams trying to impose their style of play. The first chances belonged to the Minho team, with Malu Schmidt opening the scoring in the 23rd minute. In a persistent play, Malu Schmidt shot, saw Anna Wellmann save it forward, and on the rebound, made it 1-0.

Sporting's response came near halftime. The referee awarded a penalty for handball in the Minho area, and Telma Encarnação did not miss, equalizing in the 44th minute. After the break, it was the home team that returned from the locker room with more intensity, but the Sporting goalkeeper stood out with several secure saves and the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.

With this draw - the fourth in 11 games this season - the team led by Micael Sequeira (whose position is at risk) occupies second place in the national championship with 11 points. Benfica, on the other hand, is distancing itself in first place (16) and has five more points than the Alvalade Club.

The green and white emblem now turns its attention to the first leg of the Europa Cup round of 16. Sporting's next match is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th, at 19:35, against the Scottish team Glasgow City, on British soil.

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