Manchester United produced a dynamic performance in the [World Sevens Football Tournament](https://womenfootball.blog/world-sevens-tournament-information-teams-and-where-to-watch/), securing a entertaining victory over Benfica. With standout moments from Simi Awujo and an early goal from Bizet, United demonstrated clinical finishing and resilience. Despite Benfica’s late surge, Marc Skinner’s side held firm in a match full of pace, precision, and drama.
Manchester United opened the scoring thanks to Bizet’s long-range strike. She intercepted the ball, was given a lot of space to line up her shot, and found the back of the net. Grace Clinton was looking to get on the scoresheet next but Goalkeeper Lena Pauels made a crucial save there.
Malard and Bizet connected to set up Simi Awujo, who fired the ball into the far corner, netting the 2-0. Melvine Malard tried to score from long distance but the cross bar denied her. It was an action packed first half for Manchester United.
Marc Skinner’s side got their third goal after just three minutes into the second half. Simi Awujo carried the ball to the Benfica goal from her own half and slotted the ball home with a powerful finish.
Benfica responded when Tullis-Joyce spilled the ball, allowing Norton to score. With nine minutes remaining, the fast-paced environment of the World Sevens Football Tournament meant anything was still possible.
Benfica enjoyed a good spell after their goal but couldn’t maintain the momentum long enough to equalize. Simi Awujo came close to completing her hat-trick in the 26th minute, but was denied by both Pauels and the woodwork. Manchester United cruised to the semi-finals with their second win, 3-1 over Benfica.