In a match that will be remembered for its drama and excitement, Nigeria’s Christy Ucheibe delivered a stellar performance, scoring two late goals to lead Benfica to a sensational 4-3 victory over Sevilla.
The Portuguese champions fought back from a two-goal deficit in a rollercoaster of emotions that captivated fans from start to finish.
Sevilla started the match with a bang, as Millaray Cortés capitalized on a defensive error to open the scoring in the 9th minute.
The Andalusians doubled their lead in the 23rd minute, with Lúcia Moral out-jumping the Benfica defense to head in a corner, putting the visitors in a commanding position.
Despite the early setbacks, Benfica refused to surrender. Cristina Martin-Prieto had a goal disallowed for offside, but the striker was undeterred, and in the 29th minute, she finally found the back of the net legally against her former club, cutting Sevilla’s lead to 2-1.
However, Sevilla responded almost immediately, with Natalia Padilla restoring their two-goal cushion after a powerful run down the left flank.
As the first half drew to a close, Benfica’s Carole Costa converted a penalty, bringing the score to 3-2 and keeping her team’s hopes alive.
The second half saw Benfica relentlessly press for an equalizer, with Ucheibe stepping up when it mattered most.
In the dying moments of the game, Ucheibe struck twice in quick succession, turning the tide in Benfica’s favor.
Her first goal leveled the match at 3-3, and her second, a stunning strike, sealed the victory for the Portuguese side.
Ucheibe’s heroics not only secured a crucial win for Benfica but also highlighted her growing influence in the team.
This thrilling seven-goal encounter underscored the unpredictability and excitement of football, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what comes next for these two teams.
