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Ucheibe strike seals SL Benfica's Portuguese League Cup semi-final spot

Christy Uchiebe scored to seal SL Benfica's 2-0 victory over Albergaria in Saturday's 2020-21 Portuguese League Cup quarter-final fixture.

The Eagles went into the tie on the heels of Wednesday's maiden League Cup triumph following a 3-0 victory over Sporting Braga, where the Nigerian featured for the last three minutes of the game.

Following her impactful cameo appearance against Braga, Filipa Patão handed the 20-year-old a starting role against Albergaria along with Mariana Alberto, Ana Seica and Francisca Nazareth.

The visitors got off to a bright start when Catarina Amado's cross opened the door for Francisca Nazareth's opener in the 17th minute.