Benfica edged out Apollon Limassol, 0x7, on Wednesday, in a match relating of the Women Champions League. Marie Alidou runned the show. In the starting XI there was Abbie Faingold, Trinity Watson, Sydny Nasello, Courtney Sebazco and Kaytlin Brinkman. Paige Almendariz didn't leave the bench.
Kika Nazareth opened the score with 11 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box. In the 20th minute, Marie Alidou scored the second goal for Benfica, with a right-foot shot from outside the box. After 34 minutes, Filipa Patão's team increased their lead with a goal from Carole Costa from the penalty spot.
With 58 minutes on the clock, the encarnados extended their lead with a goal from Marta Cintra with a right-foot shot. Marta Cintra now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. In the 78th minute, Marie Alidou doubled the lead for Benfica. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Filipa Patão's team increased their lead with a goal from Jéssica Silva. In stoppage time, forward wrapped things up.
In the next fixture, Benfica will host Apollon Limassol.
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Kika Nazareth 11' Marie Alidou 20' 78' Carole Costa 34' (pen.) Marta Cintra 58' Jéssica Silva 90' 90' |