Benfica hold on till the end, but finish smiling in the Portuguese Cup | OneFootball

The women's team of Benfica struggled but managed to get closer to Jamor. On the afternoon of Sunday, January 18, the inspiring team traveled to Torreense's ground, where they defeated the local team 3-2, advancing in the Portuguese Cup.

Lena Pauels, Lúcia Alves, Christy Ucheibe, Diana Gomes, Marit Lund, Pauleta, Anna Gasper, Chandra Davidson, Nycole Raysla, Diana Silva, and Cristina Prieto were Ivan Baptista's starting choices. On the bench, the coach also had Thaís Lima, Beatriz Cameirão, Caroline Møller, Letícia Almeida, Carole Costa, Lara Martins, Ana Clara Oliveira, Carolina Tristão, and Carissa Boeckmann.

Playing away from home, the red team started stronger against an opponent that has been a headache in recent seasons. Despite missed opportunities on both sides, Benfica was the first to take the lead, through Anna Gasper, who put the Eagles ahead 1-0 at halftime.

In the second half, Torreense responded to being behind and turned the game around against the inspiring team. Five minutes into the second half, the Torres Vedras team equalized, and to Ivan Baptista's dismay, the Club of Light suffered a comeback through a penalty kick. However, the Eagles responded and equalized thanks to Caroline Moller. Number 10, already in extra time, made it 3-2 for the red team.

All things considered, this result means that Benfica moves forward in the Portuguese Cup, getting closer to the chance of winning the queen of competitions again, after a disappointing defeat against Braga. The next challenge for the inspiring team is scheduled for January 25, against Racing Power.

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