Benfica vs Vitória SC: Handball Championship

O Benfica received and beat Vitória SC this Tuesday, December 16th, at Pavilhão no. 2 da Luz, in a match on the 17th round of the 1st phase of the National Handball Championship. The Eagles broke the balance after 10 minutes and triumphed without difficulty.

O balanced startwith the two teams close in terms of offensive effectiveness, led to a minimal goal difference in the 10th minutehowever in just 5 minutes the Eagles went from 6-5 to 9-6, with goalkeeper Rangel da Rosa proving decisive between the posts.

A Benfica’s tendency towards superiority gradually increasedwith Jota González’s men performing at a better level when attacking the 6 meter line. At 25′, the Minho team tried to shorten the distance, but the 5 goal difference (14-9) only dropped to 4 at half-time (16-12).

When the game resumes, the Benfica made the most of the offensive mistakes made by Vitória SC and the 4-1 result took the score to 20-13. The visitors, looking to create imbalances in the offensive moment, launched an attack with 7 elements, but the Reds responded with goals, without opposition from the opposing goalkeeper.

Without allowing outsiders to approach, the Benfica controlled the operations and expanded its dominance to the tens, ending the match with a clear triumph (33-22).

Benfica returns to play this Friday, December 19th, at 8pm, at Pavilhão no. 2 da Luz, with the reception to Sporting, in a challenge of the 13th round of the 1st phase of the National Championship.

DECLARATIONS

Jota González (Benfica coach): “It was a game in which we had a lot of casualties, some young players had the opportunity to participate in this challenge. In the 1st half we alternated very good moments with others that were not so good. It was a game with a lot of mistakes. In the 2nd half, we found regularity in the game, in the counterattack. We were better in defense and that helped us win the game comfortably.”

Reinier Taboada (Benfica left-back): “On a collective level it was a good game. We made the difference in the 2nd half, we came out more focused and got the lead on the scoreboard. We have a good squad and young players who helped. We are working well and we will do our best to win the next game.”