Olímpia Cluj retained the title in Romania as they defeated Timisoara 1-0 on the final day of the league season. Carolina Tabur scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute. It is Clujs 11th consecutive championship in Romania.
Barcelona defeated a stubborn Sporting 6-1 to win the Copa de la Reina. A own goal from Dolan and a Mapi Leon effort saw the favourites 2-0 ahead at the interval, however Sporting struck back Castello 62nd minute effort halved the deficit before Crnogorcevic struck in the 72nd minute heading home from a in swinging corner. Barcelona took control with three further goals in the last 10 minutes, Pina, Leike Martens and Alexia rounding of Barcelona’s season in style.
Fenna Kalma scored a double as Twente eased to the Eredivisie Cup final defeating Den Haag 2-0 on the day 8-1 on aggregate. In the second semi final Ajax brushed aside PSV 3-0 to gain a 5-0 aggregate victory. The final will be on June 5th.
Linköpings moved to the top of Damallsvenskan, recording a 4-0 victory over AIK, a double from Therese Simonssen , Momiki and Alva Selerud were the scorers in the rout. BK Häcken were frustrated by Djugårdens in a scoreless draw. Hammarby recored a impressive 5-1 victory and Vittsjö moved to 4th in the Rosengård has the opportunity to regain leadership in the division tomorrow when they face Piteå.
Celtic won a thrilling Scottish Cup final 3-2 in extra time despite being a player short after Jodie Bartle was sent off in the 39th minute adjudged to be the last defender. Shen Mengyu fired Celtic ahead in the 19th minute a excellent finish beating the keeper at the near post. Jenna Clark equalised five minutes later before Charlie Wellings restored Celtics lead from the penalty spot in the 36th minute. Then came Bartles dismissal and Lauren Davidson levelling matters for a second time as she converted her penalty opportunity. The game drifted in the second half with Charlie Wellings missing a opportunity to claim regular time victory. In extra time Isibeal Atkinson fired low into the corner to the exctasy of the Celtic following finishing a sweeping Celtic move in the 113th minute. Glasgow could not create a opportunity as Celtic held out for the remainder of the game to clinch their second cup of the season having won the Scottish league Cup.
SFK 2000 beat Fortuna 2-0 on the road to retain their title in Bosnia. Goals from Krajnić 38 and Milinković 73 sealed the championship for the 19th time.
Lyon regained the championship in France courtesy of a Catarina Macario goal in the third minute to defeat arch rivals PSG 1-0 to claim their 15th title. As usual it was a hard fought contest with Sakina Karchaoui coming closest for a Parisienne equaliser striking the crossbar part way through the second half. On the back of regaining the Uefa Women’s Champions League last weekend Lyons defence was as stubborn giving PSG very few clear opportunities.
In Brasil Palmeiras retain top spot cruising past São José with a resounding 5-0 victory, Duda Santos starting the rout in the 9th minute. Carol Rodrigues struck the second on 34 minutes before Bia Zaneratto added a penalty four minutes later, Byanca Brasil excellent finish in the 60th minute and Sochor in the 89th minute completed the scoring. Corinthians opened the weekend action disposing of Avai Kindermann 4-0. Adriana’s early goal was followed by a sweeping move that saw Gabi Portilho double the lead. Diany struck a fantastic freekick in the 42nd minute and Tarciane tapped a close range effort in the 76th minute. Internacional came from behind to defeat Real Brasília 2-1 as Duda scored a dramatic late 88th minute winner. Lowly Red Bull and Esmac played out a 1-1 draw as they both face the difficult task of avoiding Relegation to A2. Flamengo defeated Gremio 2-0 Maria Alves in excellent form scoring the opening goal in the seventh minute and setting up the second for Leidiane. A 10th minute goal from Laryh was enough to give Ferroviaria victory over Santos in the final match of Sunday’s action. São Paulo host Atlético MG tomorrow in the last match of round 10.
In Benin the championship final is set for June 11 as both Aïnonvi and Espoir won thrilling penalty shoot outs, Aïnonvi surprising regular season Group B winners Dynamique after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, Espoir defeated a valiant Léopards also following a 2-2 draw. Both gained 4-2 penalty shoot out victories.
Lokomotiva Stará Zagora remained on course to win the championship in Bulgaria they recorded a 6-0 victory over Sevlievo. Defending champions NSA won 5-1 at Puldin to remaining.
San Diego remains top of NWSL despite suffering a 1-0 defeat by OL Reign courtesy of a Rose Lavelle header in the 75th minute. A trademark Rachel Daly run earned Houston a 1-1 draw with North Carolina. Ifeoma’s Onumonu’s 57th minute effort earned Gotham a 1-0 victory over Angel City despite a frantic effort for a equaliser from the Los Angeles outfit a Christen Press effort hitting the woodwork as the visitors held out for the points.
Results
Puerto Rico Sol defeated Caribbean Stars 2-0, Hannah Scafaria and Jourdan Ziff scoring the goals as the Sol won its 44th consecutive game in Liga PR Femenino. In that time they have scored 306 goals conceeding just 7.
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