Roller hockey: Fast start secures three points against SC Tomar (5-2) | OneFootball

FC Porto's roller hockey team hosted and defeated SC Tomar 5-2 in the 6th round of the regular phase of the National Championship. With goals from Ezequiel Mena, Edu Lamas, and a hat-trick from Carlo Di Benedetto, the two-time champions returned to winning ways, climbed two positions in the standings, reached ten points, and occupied fifth place.

Without Telmo Pinto, whose physical condition is being managed, and with Tomás Santos included in the squad, the blue and whites opened the scoring at 17 seconds: after a shot from Gonçalo Alves from midfield, Ezequiel Mena finished on the rebound and scored his seventh goal of the season (1-0). SC Tomar equalized four minutes later (1-1), but Porto's team responded immediately, and Edu Lamas put the locals back in the lead in the next attack (2-1).

With a numerical advantage, the team led by Paulo Freitas scored again through Carlo Di Benedetto (3-1) still in the early moments and maintained dominance in the opponent's midfield, with the score unchanged until halftime.

In the second half, the roles reversed, and SC Tomar reduced the deficit after several attempts near the goal defended by Xavi Malián (3-2). In a power play, Di Benedetto scored again and restored a two-goal difference (4-2). The French international completed the hat-trick three seconds before the final whistle, setting the score at 5-2 in favor of the Dragons.

The second round of the Champions League brings Reus Deportiu to the Dragão Arena next Thursday (8:30 PM, Porto Canal). Tickets are on sale at the usual locations.

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