Millene saves a point at Riazor
A share of the points (1-1) at the Riazor stadium. A goal from Iara Lacosta half an hour into the game put the Perico side ahead, but Millene Cabral, assisted by Michi Apóstol, who was the MVP of the duel, levelled the score.
27 SEP 2026
Matchday 5 of Liga F Moeve concluded at the Riazor stadium. Both teams took to the pitch with the firm intention of securing their second victory of the season. Meritxell Muñoz gathered an early long-range shot to cut out a dangerous attack. Anita Marcos, meanwhile, was trying her luck up front. The first warning came from Redru, but her effort sailed over the crossbar. At the other end, Lucía Pardo tested Meritxell Muñoz with a great long-range strike. Alberto Rodríguez's side controlled possession but couldn't find the breakthrough, and Lucía Pardo came within inches of scoring with a shot from inside the box that rattled the woodwork, denying the goal.
In the next play, Paula Gutiérrez, facing her former team, worked magic in midfield. The midfielder threaded a ball into the space behind the defence for Iara Lacosta, who got past Daniela Caracas, advanced into the box, and opened the scoring at Riazor with a shot into the far post. The goal didn't change Deportivo Abanca's plans, as they remained firm in their style of play. Olaya looked for her teammates with a through ball that the visiting goalkeeper collected without issue, while Lucía Pardo continued to seek spaces up front. The Perica defence thwarted the home side's dangerous attacks, with Raquel García, returning to her old stomping ground, proving impenetrable at the back. The Catalan club went into the break leading 0-1.
After the interval, Deportivo Abanca continued to control possession, and in the 51st minute, problems arose for the visitors with the expulsion of Patri Ojeda. The centre-back lost the ball and had to bring down Millene Cabral, who was through on goal. A straight red card for the defender. Esperanza Pizarro had a chance from a direct free-kick that went over. The home side pushed forward, and Lucía Pardo delivered a cross that Meritxell Muñoz comfortably saved. Sara Monforte quickly made changes from the bench, bringing on Júlia Guerra and Browne. The home team intensified their search for a goal, and Esperanza Pizarro tried her luck with a shot that the visiting goalkeeper, who continued to be imperious between the posts, saved.
Another former Deportivo player, Clara Rodríguez, entered the fray to defend the result. Meanwhile, Michi Apóstol and Merle Barth, returning from injury, came on for the home side. Olaya came close to reaching a great long ball. The Asturian player then tried a shot that went wide. Deportivo Abanca's persistence paid off with fifteen minutes left on the clock, thanks to a superb pass from Michi Apóstol, who was the MVP of the match, to Millene Cabral, who levelled the score. Lucía Pardo had a chance with a shot that went high, and Esperanza Pizarro also went close with a header that sailed over the crossbar, much to the visitors' relief. The final whistle confirmed the point shared between the two teams.