The goal of the Canadian Marie Alidou, in the 71st minute, proved to be enough for the ‘red’ to achieve their second victory, in a match that was well achieved on a collective level and was decided in the second half, winning the defeated the second most ‘laureate’ team. History proves it: Eintracht has already won the title four times: in 2002, 2006, 2008 and 2015.
Facing an attendance of more than 10,000 spectators in Estádio da Luz, the ‘red’ team showed superiority for most of the first half, with three good situations to score.
The first dangerous situation for the ‘eagles’ arose after just five minutes, in a move in which the high pressure from Benfica’s attackers conditioned the German defense and led to goalkeeper Stina Johannes taking a failed shot, which almost ended up in the net. goal and lost the game along the last line.
Benfica tried their luck through some middle situations, but without success, and after 30 minutes they were close to goal again with a double chance for Marie Alidou.
Eintracht Frankfurt returned from the dressing room to discuss the match more openly and got the ball into Benfica’s hands after coming close to scoring in the 48th minute through Lara Prasnikar’s shot, but high.
The visiting team’s good start faded, and shortly after coach Filipa Patão made the first substitution, Benfica opened the scoring in the 71st minute through a well-placed pass from Kika Nazareth into the opponent’s area, for control and a clear shot . by Marie Alidou.
After the goal, the ‘reds’ had good moments with the ball, mostly in the other half, slowing down Eintracht Frankfurt’s attempts to level the match.
Benfica return to the field on December 21, again against Eintracht Frankfurt, in a fourth-round match, and could guarantee qualification for the next stage if they repeat today’s win at the Estádio da Luz on German soil.
Game at Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon.
Benfica-Eintracht Frankfurt, 1-0.
At half time: 0-0.
Highlighter:
1-0, Marie Alidou, 71 minutes.
Teams:
– Benfica: Lena Pauels, Christy Ucheibe, Carole Costa, Laís Araújo, Catarina Amado, Anna Gasper, Andreia Faria, Lúcia Alves (Andrea Falcón, 83), Kika Nazareth, Marie Alidou (Marta Cintra, 90) and Nycole Raysla (Andreia Norton ), 69).
(Alternates: Carolina Vilão, Rute Costa, Ana Seiça, Paige Almendariz, Marta Cintra, Andreia Norton, Lara Martins, Amélia Silva, Andrea Falcón, Daniela Santos, Marta Salvador and Beatriz Nogueira).
Coach: Filipa Patão.
– Eintracht Frankfurt: Stina Johannes, Pia-Sophie Wolter, Sophia Kleinherne, Sara Doorsoon, Verena Hanshaw, Tanja Pawollek, Géraldine Reuteler (Shekiera Martinez, 76), Barbara Dunst, Nicole Anyomi (Lisanne Gräwe, 66), Lara Prasnikar and Laura Freigang .
(Alternates: Hannah Johann, Cara Bösl, Letícia Santos, Lisanne Gräwe, Shekiera Martinez, Jonna Brengel, Virgínia Kirchberger, Ilayda Acikgöz, Jella Velt, Sophie Nachtigall and Dilara Acikgöz).
Coach: Nikolaos Arnautis.
Referee: Rebecca Welsh (England).
Disciplinary measure: yellow card for Sophia Kleinherne (53) and Lena Pauels (90+5).
Attendance: 10,785 spectators.
Source: DN
