Super Falcons: Christy Ucheibe score as Benfica battle to 2-2 draw against Valadares Gaia

In a thrilling first-leg encounter in the Taça de Portugal Feminina, SL Benfica’s women’s team battled to a 2-2 draw against Valadares Gaia on April 19, 2025

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Christy Ucheibe made her mark by scoring one of Benfica’s two goals.

Benfica were fresh off clinching their fifth consecutive Liga BPI title just a week earlier.

It was a rematch for Benfica as just last week they recorded a 3-0 victory over the same opponent—where Ucheibe also found the net.

However, Valadares Gaia, proved they were no pushovers in this knockout tournament, matching Benfica’s intensity.

Catarina A. Santiago scored in the 23rd minute to give Valadares Gaiathe lead.

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Parkison in the 48th minute then stunned Benfica with a second goal for Valadares Gaia.

Down two goals, Uchiebe got the equaliser in the 57th minute to net a crucial goal for Benfica.

A. Norton equalized in the 67th minute to the game and set up a tense finale.

The game ended 2-2 ensuring the tie remained finely poised heading into the second leg.