In the latest Campeonato Nacional Feminino clash, Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe put out a brilliant performance, contributing an assist that propelled Benfica to a spectacular 5-0 win against Vilaverdense Women.
During this ninth-round encounter at Vila Verde’s Municipal Stadium, the 22-year-old Nigerian exhibited her mettle by setting up the first goal, in tandem with Andrea Sanchez Falcon, just 26 minutes into the match, Footballrover reports
Ucheibe’s impactful play continued as she not only assisted in Benfica’s five-goal victory but also played an instrumental role in maintaining a clean sheet for her team.
The first-half dominance saw Kika Nazareth doubling the lead merely five minutes after the opener, followed by the 21-year-old midfielder securing a brace, propelling Benfica to a commanding 3-0 lead before halftime.
The team’s relentless energy persisted into the second half, with Marta Cintra swiftly extending the lead to 4-0 within minutes of the restart.
Sanchez Falcon, the earlier goal scorer, further embellished the triumph with her second goal in the 69th minute.
Benfica’s formidable performance relishes their dominance in the Liga BPI, securing their fourth victory in five matches and maintaining a stronghold at the top of the table with 24 points from nine games.
Their nearest rivals, Sporting Ladies, trail by just two points, while Vilaverdense languishes at the bottom, yet to secure a win in five games.
The momentum continues for Christy Ucheibe and her team as they now set their sights on the next challenge: the Champions League women’s group stage 4.
They will travel to face Eintracht Frankfurt Women on Thursday, aiming to maintain their winning streak and assert their dominance on the European stage as well.
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