Sporting win 1-0, close gap after Benfica slip-up, still five behind | OneFootball

The Sporting women's football team defeated Marítimo 1-0 this Sunday, January 15. In a match for the 13th round of the Liga BPI, the green and white team responded in the best way to the elimination in the League Cup semi-finals against Valadares Gaia.

At the Aurélio Pereira Stadium in Alcochete, the Lionesses had more possession and threatened the islanders’ goal several times, but always lacked finishing. On Marítimo’s side, their defensive competence stood out, preventing the Alvalade club from breaking the deadlock.

In the second half, after a disallowed goal, Sporting took the lead in the 63rd minute. Jeneva Hernandez-Gray set up Flor Bonsegundo who, at the edge of the box, chipped the ball and made it 1-0. Until the end, Sade Heinrichs threatened and hit the crossbar of Anna Wellmann’s goal.

With this victory – their 15th in 28 games this season – Micael Sequeira’s side occupy second place in the National Championship with 28 points. Benfica, despite drawing 2-2 against Valadares Gaia, remain in first place and have five more points than the Alvalade club (33).

The green and white emblem now turns its attention to the 14th round of the Liga BPI. Sporting’s next match is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, at 3:00 pm, against Torreense, at the Estádio Nacional do Jamor, in Oeiras.

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