Sporting lose at home to Roma, bid farewell to the Champions League | OneFootball

The Sporting women's football team lost this Thursday, September 18th, against the Italian team Roma (2-0). In the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League, the green and white team allowed a comeback in the tie, after the lionesses' 2-1 victory in the first game.

At the Municipal Stadium of Rio Maior, in a borrowed home, the opposing team pressed in search of the goal that came just before halftime. At 45+5', misfortune struck Ashley Barron. The Sporting central defender, who had been one of the best on the field until then, attempted to clear the ball following a cross but ended up sending the ball into her own net.

In the second half, Roma's second goal came in the 62nd minute. Alaya Pilgrim entered the area and dribbled past Ashley Barron. Valentina Bergamaschi took advantage of the pass and shot first-time, bringing the aggregate score to 3-2 for the Italians.

With this defeat - in the second official match of the new sports season - the team led by Micael Sequeira was eliminated by the team coached by Luca Rossettini and will now play in the Europa Cup, along with Braga.

The green and white team had the opportunity to return to the international competition for the first time since 2018/19, back then under the technical command of Nuno Cristóvão, but that scenario will not happen this season. Sporting's next match is scheduled for Monday, September 22nd, against Damaiense, at 4:00 PM, at the Estádio do Algarve.

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