Brentford Women booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Capital Cup thanks to a 3-1 win over Sport London E Benfica on Sunday.
In mild conditions at Rectory Park, the Bees took a one-goal advantage into the break thanks to Ashley Cheatley’s goal and an own goal. Cheatley’s brace late on in the second half secured the win for the west Londoners.
Carly Williams welcomed new goalkeeper Saskia Reeves-Priestley into the starting line-up for her Brentford debut, while captain Maddie Phillips was brought back into the team following time out with an injury.
Brentford dominated territory early and almost found an early opener through Cheatley. The Bees no.16 beat two opponents inside the box before firing a shot on target,…