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Benfica cruise to 28-0 victory in first ever women's league match

Benfica cruise to 28-0 victory in first ever women's league match

Benfica women's team rampaged their way to an impressive 28-0 victory in their first ever league match, with Ponte de Frielas on the other end of the thrashing.

Benfica women, who are playing in their inaugural season after turning at the end of last year, are playing in the second division, and have a huge wealth of talent, their superiority clearly on show show against their second tier opposition.

Darlene de Souza, a Brazilian international who has played for her country 33 times, signed for Benfica in April of this year and scored 7 of the goals, while her compatriot Geyse got 6. Cape Verdian 23-year old forward Evy Pereira also left a significant mark on the game, getting 4 goals, while Maiara, another Brazilian, got a hattrick.

Porto earn respectable point in Germany after 1-1 draw against Schalke as Champions League gets underway

Porto earn respectable point in Germany after 1-1 draw against Schalke as Champions League gets underway

The latest Portuguese contingent developing abroad - a look at LOSC and their potential charge towards the Champions League

The latest Portuguese contingent developing abroad - a look at LOSC and their potential charge towards the Champions League