Benfica and Madeira start with convincing victories

Madeira SAD won the league stage but SL Benfica captured the gold in a tight play-off last spring. Both title contenders seems ready for another campaign and doubled up on eleven-goal wins in the 2024/25 premiere.

Benfica hosted Colegio Gaia and didn´t allow any opening for the guests in the second half. Ana Silva became top scorer with seven goals, soon followed by Maria Santos with six goals in an easy affair for the reigning champion.

Madeira was equally superior overall to Alavarium but secured the win by scoring 20 times already before the break. Maria Duarte produced six goals with Neide Duarte and Mornesa Tenda both on five goals. 

After 17 more game days, the six best teams out of ten advance to the final stage of 1a Divisao.