In the opening match of the final round of the International Masters Futsal tournament – the competition being held at the Portimão Arena and won by Kyrat of Kazakhstan – Benfica beat the Belgians from Anderlecht 6-3.

In a match to meet the schedule, both teams had a good futsal match. Without too much defensive rigidity on either side, Benfica and Anderlecht have developed good attacking moves.

Benfica started better and opened the scoring through Rocha in the eighth minute, in a good individual initiative from the Brazilian axis. But the red’s advantage was short-lived once Jelovic equalised. Before the break two more goals. Kainan gave the Belgians the lead in the 16th minute, then Carlos Montero equalized for Benfica in the 19th minute with another beautiful goal for the Eagles.

The second half continued with a continuous rotation of the scoreboard. Rafael Vilela gave Anderlecht the lead in the 22nd minute. In the immediate play, Higor de Souza equalized. In the 25th minute, Ivan Českla gave Benfica the advantage by scoring the best goal of the match. A powerful shot did not give any chance to Portuguese goalkeeper Cristiano Marquez. Until the end, two more goals from Benfica. Afonso Jesus, 25, and Arthur, 38, in an outstanding individual move for the Brazilian winger.

With this result, Benfica surpasses Braga in the standings and occupies second place in the championship with six points.

Until today, at exactly three o’clock in the afternoon, Sporting will face the Spanish Futsal team, Palma.