Benfica defeated Sporting, 3-1, on Friday, on matchweek 17. To this matchday, the encarnados came from three wins, and Micael Sequeira's team came from two wins.
The first goal of the game was scored by Marit Lund, with a right-foot strike from outside the box, after five minutes. Shortly before the interval, Mackenzie Cherry struck for Sporting. Shortly before the interval, Carole Costa struck the second goal for Benfica, from the penalty spot.
In the final minutes of the game, Chandra Davidson wrapped things up, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty box.
After the result Benfica are 1st in the table, with 45 points, while Sporting sit 2nd place, with 34 points. Next up, Ivan Baptista's team visit Rio Ave. Meanwhile, the leões will host Racing Power FC.
