PSG OVERCOME HOME-CROWD FAVORITES BENFICA

ESTORIL, PORTUGAL (21 May, 2025) — Paris Saint-Germain put in a polished performance to claim a 2–1 win over Benfica, wrapping up an exciting first day at the World Sevens Football tournament. The Benfica fans erupted when Lara Martins opened the scoring with a stunning strike from distance, but PSG responded immediately when Baby Benera (#24) finished off a flowing move to bring the match level. Benfica’s keeper kept the score even heading into the break with a spectacular reflex save that had the fans on their feet. In the second half, PSG’s patience paid off as Froya Dorsin (#16) capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home the winner. Despite the energy from the stands, the French side stayed composed and completed a comeback to kickstart their tournament campaign.

GOALSCORERS

PSG
9' - BABY BENERA
23' – FROYA DORSIN

BENFICA
8' - LARA MARTINS

PSG STARTING 7

#1 Katarzyna Kiedrzynek (GK), #22 Oceáne Hurtre, #19 Eva Gaetino, #28 Jade Le Guilly (C), #95 Laurina Fazer, #6 Jennifer Echegimi, #16 Froya Dorsin
SUBS: #40 Alyssa Fernandes (GK), #2 Thiniba Samoura, #5 Elisa De Almeida, #29 Griedge Mbock, #24 Baby Benera, #80 Manssita Traoré, #30 Merville Nanguji

BENFICA STARTING 7

#1 Lena Pauels (GK), #9 Nycole Sobrinho (C), #19 Catarina Amado, #23 Anna Gasper, #20 Lara Martins, #5 Marit Lund, #6 Beatriz Cameirão
SUBS: #7 Cristina Gutierrez, #16 Christy Ucheibe, #11 Jody Brown, #14 Letícia Almeida, #3 Joana Silva, #66 Ana Costa, #18 Rakel Engesvik

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