Benfica beat Sporting to claim first trophy of the season | OneFootball

The Benfica roller hockey team defeated Sporting, 3-1, this Sunday, September 28, in a match counting for the final of the Elite Cup. The Reds thus secured the first trophy of the season—winning the national competition for the third time in the Club’s history. See HERE how the match unfolded.

At the Odivelas Multiusos Pavilion, the first half was clearly dominated by Benfica. The Eagles came out strong, created several chances, and took the lead in the eighth minute through João Rodrigues. Five minutes later, Zé Miranda doubled the Reds’ advantage. Halftime arrived with the scoreboard showing 2-0 for the Club of Light.

In the second half, the game was more balanced, with Benfica managing the lead they brought from the locker room. The Eagles extended their advantage in the 33rd minute, thanks to Nil Roca. Sporting managed to pull one back in the 37th minute, and again in the 48th, bringing the score to 3-2. In the final second, Zé Miranda scored again, making it 4-2 for the Reds.

With this victory—the third in three games since the start of the 2025/26 season— Benfica surpasses their great Lisbon rival, who have been performing well recently. Thus, they win the Elite Cup, an achievement that happens for the third time in the Club’s history.

After this clash, Benfica now turns its attention to the national championship. The Reds will play against Turquel in the first round, next Sunday, October 12. The match, scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m., will take place at the home of the sports teams, in Lisbon.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.