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Christy Ucheibe and her Benfica teammates expressed delight, after going through to the Quarter finals of the UEFA Women Champions League.

Benfica knew a win would take them through regardless of the Frankfurt result, but a draw proved enough thanks to Barcelona’s victory.

Eliminated Rosengård had an excellent first half, crowned by Olivia Schough’s mighty finish from distance in the 13th minute. Jéssica Silva missed a great chance in the first half but atoned for that with the equaliser when she tidied up after Andreia Faria had hit the crossbar.

The Eagles showed their predatory instincts again five minutes later to take the lead, Marie Alidou stealing in to pounce on a loose back pass. However, Rosengård were not to be denied, Mai Kadowaki’s clipped finish from Ria Öling’s through ball earning them a deserved first group point.

Barcelona in Group A has maximum 15 points , after winning five games, out of five, while Benfica amassed 8 points from five games, winning two, drawing two and losing one.