Sporting lose to Benfica at the Luz (3-1), 11 points behind the Eagles | OneFootball

Sporting’s women’s football team lost 3-1 to Benfica this Friday, May 1. In a match corresponding to the 17th round of the Liga BPI, the green-and-white side, which struggled to beat Rio Ave in the previous round, failed to overcome their rivals in the eternal derby.

Playing at the Estádio da Luz, Marit Lund opened the scoring in the 5th minute following a high recovery and a well-placed shot from outside the box. Near half-time, Mackenzie Cherry equalised in the 45th minute following a corner taken by Joana Martins, but Benfica regained the lead in stoppage time through a penalty converted by Carole Costa after VAR intervention.

In the second half, Benfica remained the stronger side and ultimately sealed the win in the 89th minute through Chandra Davidson, a former player for the Alvalade club. Diana Silva, also a former Sporting player, stood out throughout the match and even hit the bar in the 83rd minute.

With this defeat — their sixth in 32 matches this season — Micael Sequeira’s side, sit second in the National Championship with 34 points. Benfica are in first place with 11 more points (45).

The green-and-white club now turns its attention to the 18th and final round of the Liga BPI. Sporting’s next match is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, at 2:45 pm, against Racing Power, coached by Albano Oliveira, in Alcochete.

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