Video: Olivia Smith's “display” gives Sporting victory in the derby

Sporting hosted Benfica and beat them 3-1, in the 19th round of the Women’s Football League.

In Alcochete, Mariana Cabral's men took the lead in the 28th minute, with an excellent pass from Olivia Smith for American Brittany Ruffino's goal.

The opening goal of the derby was scored by Brittany Ruffino ✍️⚽️#SCPSLB // 1-0 pic.twitter.com/7WuzPdp9AN

– Sporting Lisbon Futebol Femenino (@FutFemSCP)
April 14, 2024

After the first half closed, and let's say it was a little inconsistent with the flow of the game, Sporting scored again. Raveno tried the first shot, but the defense did not allow it, but the ball went to the scorer, 1-0, who presented the second on a golden platter to the little girl, Joana Martinez.

The second goal for the Lionesses in the match was scored by Joana Martinez ⚽️#SCPSLB // 2-1 pic.twitter.com/Eo7krVZanM

– Sporting Lisbon Futebol Femenino (@FutFemSCP)
April 14, 2024

The score remained 2-0 until the 54th minute, when Ana Borges was subjected to an ugly challenge on her opponent and the referee pointed to the eleven-meter mark. Carol Costa did not flinch and reduced the score for the Reds.

But the meeting number ended up appearing fifteen minutes after the end. Olivia Smith had the time and space to create a true work of art, with an excellent first-time shot into the net.

With this result, Sporting raised its score to 45 points, in second place in the women's league, and two points behind leaders Benfica at the end of the 19th round.