Benfica match called off after player’s mother passes away | OneFootball

The friendly match between the under-13 women's football teams of Benfica and Colégio Atlântico was canceled due to the death of the mother of a young player from the opposing club, last Saturday, near the facilities of the Pupilos do Exército field.

"CAAF – Colégio Atlântico Football Association announces, with deep and heartfelt sorrow, the passing of the mother of our young athlete Carolina Gonçalves, who is part of our club's Under-13 Women's Football team. This tragic and unexpected event has deeply shaken our entire sports community, which stands in solidarity with Carolina and her family in this moment of grief," began the statement from the club based in Pinhal de Frade, Seixal.

The club speaks of a "difficult moment" and extends condolences to the family: "CAAF Atlântico expresses its full support and solidarity to our athlete and all her loved ones. The Management, the technical teams, her teammates, and the entire CAAF community extend their most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family. We hope that Carolina and her family find the strength and comfort needed to face this difficult time. The CAAF Atlântico family stands united with you," the statement reads.

In a statement, Benfica also, led by Rui Costa, showed solidarity: "Sport Lisboa e Benfica deeply regrets the death of the mother of a young Under-13 footballer from Colégio Atlântico Football Academy (CAAF), following an accident on Saturday, November 8, near the facilities of the Pupilos do Exército field. A training match with the CAAF Under-13s was scheduled, which naturally did not take place."

The Clube da Luz refers to the "tragedy" that "shakes the sports community": "Our Club's members provided all possible support on site, and the activities for that afternoon were canceled. Benfica expresses heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the victim's family, as well as to CAAF, in the face of a tragedy that shakes the entire sports community, particularly those closest to the women's youth teams," wrote the club.

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