Benfica held to a 1-1 draw at the Luz, pick up first Champions League point | OneFootball

Benfica's women's football team drew against Twente (1-1) on Wednesday, November 12, in a match valid for the third round of the Champions League. Playing at Estádio da Luz, the Eagles earned their first point in the competition, after being defeated in the last round against Arsenal.

The Eagles started strong in the first minute of the game and had already made the opponent's net shake. However, Lucia Alves' goal was disallowed for offside. The team in red took advantage of a good start to take control of the game, at least in the initial phase.

The first goal of the night came in the second half, through an error. A deep ball and a defender from the Dutch team slipped. Martin-Prieto was grateful, charged down the left, adjusted, and from the edge of the area scored a great goal (62'). The visitors' response didn't take long. Six minutes later, following a play on the right side, Groenewegen appeared alone inside the area and shot first to restore the tie (68').

With this draw – the second in 11 matches played –, Benfica's women's football team has one point in the Champions League and is in 15th place. Barcelona, Lyon, and Manchester United are at the top with nine points. PSG, Roma, and Polten are at the bottom of the table still without points.

Benfica's women's football team returns to action next Wednesday, November 19, against Paris. The match, related to the fourth round of the international competition, will be played at the home ground of the French team, led by Sandrine Soubeyrand, at 8:00 PM.

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