Benfica Damianse – Women's Super Cup Semi-Final

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the Benfica They drew 1-1 with Damiense in the regular 90 minutes of the Women's Super Cup semi-final. A 3-1 penalty shootout win saw the Eagles secure a place in the final on Friday 23 August.

after advertisement Its withdrawal and integration into Staff Multidisciplinary women's soccer team, Silvia Rebello The goal was a regards Before the start of the match I played in Field No. 1 on the Benfica campus. Applause from the audience for the player who led the Inspiradoras for six seasons (136 matches) and an evaluation of the team First official match of time 2024/25.

to 9'Damaiense were the first team to create a threat, with Gabi Gonçalves firing over the bar from a good position. Buoyed by a good start to the match, the visitors continued to attack, and in 28'an act 0-1. Take advantage of a slip. Marit LundTanja Matthäus got the ball and shot hard from outside the area. Ruth Costawho touched the ball before it went in.

at a disadvantage, Inspiring It started gradually take charge From the match, but they faced some difficulties in overcoming the opponent's defensive wall. 33', Christina Brito Failed to beat goalkeeper Guro Petersen, after a A well-thought-out long pass from Carol Costa.and in 41' It's time for that. Andrea Faria Shoot from afar, outside.

In the second half, Damiansi tried, individually, to maintain the advantage, and Eagles left for attack on opponent's areaHowever, the goal continued to fall short, as shown in the image. Finishesout, of Andrea Faria (49'), Christina Brito (57) and Mary Aledo (67').

Ball rolling with patience and standardto Inspiring They did not allow themselves to be affected by the passage of time and 80'arrived at deserved drawAfter a good exchange of passes at the entrance to the Damiansi area, Andrea Faria undefined Catarina Amado On the right side, the side I crossed over to the second position.where Cristina Brito headed the ball into the net.. Restore equality and provide sufficient time to reflect on the transformation at the time of organization.

Without taking their foot off the accelerator, Benfica charged in and did it. Three excellent opportunities To solve the game. To 82'in a move similar to the 1-1 result, Christina Brito Can't be evaded crossing Catarina Amado For networks, and, for 90'+3'Goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais (running out after the break) denied the goal. Mary Alido together Great defenseIn the last seconds. (90'+4'), Marit Lund I crossed into the area and Christina Brito It ended in roadblock.

with 1-1 extends up to final whistlevacancy in Super Cup Final It ended up being decided on penalties, where Ruth Costa was in the spotlight.In a demonstration. Cool and focusedthe Benfica goalkeeper Defend three Of the four penalties taken by Damiansi, Carol Costa, Mary Alido and Anna Jasper They turned the charges against them (Marit Lund for widespread shooting) over to a verdict. win 3-1.

After the semi-finals, Benfica He will now face Sporting, the winner of the clash discussed with Racing Power. Super Cup Decision It is scheduled to Friday, August 23 (8:45 PM)in Restelo Stadiumin Lisbon.

Filippa Patao (Benfica coach): “First of all, congratulations to Damiense, it was a team that made our task very difficult. We were already waiting, because we knew that Damiense had consolidated very well, they have a very competent technical team and we know that, with the team they have put together for this year, it will certainly be difficult for any opponent. We had to deal with a lot of things, including the heat, and our players felt that, but both teams wanted to control the game a lot. It is more closed, just has the block and closes it, of course that makes it a little easier for us, who have to find spaces and move quickly, it made it difficult for us, especially with the speed we have to overcome situations, and that is what we talked about in the first half we were playing a very slow game, moving the ball a little, and with a speed that was not in our favour to dislodge the block of Damiense compact, defending with 11 players – and leaving in transition. In the second half we started to create chances to score, we could not do it in the first few minutes, but we always believed that we could turn things around. That is what happened, and although we were equal in normal time, “We could have made it 2-1. We were qualified in the penalty shootout, and that is also the hero who creates difficult moments and resilience.”

Ruti Costa (Benfica goalkeeper):[Defesa de três penáltis] It's definitely a very exciting moment. We, the goalkeepers, know that this is the moment when we can make a difference. Just as I believed throughout the game that it was possible to win, I had to carry that belief until the end. Fortunately, I saved three penalties and was able to help the team. That's the most important thing. [Análise do jogo] “Now, at the start of the season, there is not much information about the opponents, so we always have to be worried and try to understand what can happen. We knew it would not be an easy game. The competitive aspect is also important for our league. It was a complicated game, we knew that, and fortunately we were able to turn the result around.”