Sporting held 1-1 by bottom side, miss chance to pull clear of Benfica | OneFootball

The Sporting women's football team tied (1-1) this Saturday, October 4, against Vitória de Guimarães. In a match related to the first round (delayed) of the Liga BPI, the green and white team had the opportunity to take the lead in the competition, but saw the Minho team equalize 10 minutes before the end.

At the Aurélio Pereira Stadium in Alcochete, the match began with a more dominant Sporting trying to impose their rhythm of play. In the 26th minute, Beatriz Fonseca made a back pass to Cláudia Neto. The Portuguese international, with a first-time shot, placed the ball in the back of the opponent's net, scoring the first goal of the game.

In the second half, the Alvalade Club slowed down the pace of the game and Vitória de Guimarães took advantage of a corner kick in the 80th minute to equalize through Betinha, who shot into the back of the net after a rebound from the Alvalade Club's defense.

Micael Sequeira now occupies the second position in the national championship with seven points. Benfica is also the leader with seven points but has an advantage in goal difference.

The green and white emblem now turns its attention to the Euro Cup, after being eliminated in the Champions League playoff. Sporting's next match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, against the Swedish team Rosengard, at 19:45, again in Alcochete, in the first leg of the second round.

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