Benfica Women Demolish Feyrense in 46-12 Rout
Benfica Women opened their 1st Division campaign with a statement victory, beating Feyrense 46-12 on 29 August. The hosts made the most of their home advantage from the first whistle. Feyrense arrived hoping to build on their opening-day draw, but found themselves outclassed entirely.
By then the result was already beyond doubt. Benfica have not won since their last match — they have won every match. Their previous five fixtures read like a drill: 35-25 against Madeira, 31-18 versus Gil Eanes, 37-18 over Braga. Feyrense, meanwhile, drew their opener and now sit six points behind the leaders.
The goal difference tells the story. Twenty-four goals separated the sides, and Benfica made no secret of their superiority throughout. To be fair, Feyrense had shown resilience in their first game, but this was a different proposition entirely. The visitors' attack found no answer against a Benfica defence that shut them down systematically.
What happened on the pitch matters more than what happens off it. Benfica's recent form suggests they will make life awkward for anyone they face this season. Feyrense have work to do before they can claim they can compete at this level. The gap between them and the top side is stark.
The standings now show Benfica clear at the summit with maximum points. Feyrense remain in sixth place with just one point from two games. This result changes nothing for Benfica's ambitions — they expected to win. It changes everything for Feyrense's confidence.