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Benfica had to dig deep to beat the resistance of the debutants
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Benfica had to dig deep to beat the resistance of the debutants

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 20:35

Benfica beat Venda Nova 4-1 in the opening round of the Liga Placard futsal league. The Eagles achieved victory, but didn't have an easy time against the newcomers to the competition.

Venda Nova, although they were debutants in the league, showed remarkable resistance throughout the match. The team was described as historic and brave in the way they faced their opponents.

Faced with this stubborn opposition, Benfica had to dig deep to secure victory. The team needed to show all their quality to overcome the determination of their opponents.

With this result, Benfica starts the season with three points, while Venda Nova seeks to learn from this debut experience in the main national futsal competition.

Why this matters

This result is relevant for futsal fans in Portugal, especially those in the Braga region where Venda Nova is based. The Braga team, by facing the giant Benfica in their debut in the Liga Placard, managed to show competitive value, which promises an interesting season for national futsal.

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