After the Champions League triumph against E. Frankfurt, Benfica returned to winning ways in the BPI League. It was a return to normality for the three-time national champions, who in the previous round had lost the derby with Sporting and, unsurprisingly, picked up three more points on their trip to Minho.
Against a Länk Vilaverdense team that is in last place, still without points, the eagles had the perfect game, combining another victory with the physical management promoted by Filipa Patão with a view to the next commitments.
After several dangerous attacks, with goalkeeper Letícia denying the inevitable, Benfica took the lead with a header from Andrea Falcón (28′). The hardest part was done and, 3 minutes later, Kika Nazareth doubled the lead following a corner. Close to half-time, the Portuguese international put on a show in Vila Verde: she dominated the ball with an exquisite reception, isolated herself and made a perfect hat to Letícia.
At the beginning of the 2nd half, another goal from the Eagles appeared, this time from a penalty that Marta Cintra scored. Between balls hitting the post, more wasted opportunities, crucial saves from Letícia and a Länk Vilaverdense that was dragging itself on the field without any arguments for reaction, Benfica completely dominated and didn’t even need to make an effort.
Aware of the facilities and the difference in quality, the Benfica coach gave minutes to less used players, but still saw the Spaniard Andrea Falcón score twice (70′) and award the defeat by a handful.
By José Mário
2023-12-18 00:35:16
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