After three defeat in the past season derby, Benfica finally managed to win a match against Sporting CP. The Adil Amarante's team played a good match, showing the clear intention to take again the title. This was the first seasonal match for Benfica, due to the first two round matches postponement for tv broadcasting reasons. The second round match against Freixieiro will be played on September 22nd.

Related links:

- Portuguese Premiere League 2004/2005: all results and standings!


- Portuguese Futsal History


Round 1 - Postponed match

9/9/2004

Hall: Pavilhão N.º 1 da Luz, Lisbon

Benfica - Sporting CP 8-5 (4-3)

BENFICA
Starting five: Zé Carlos, Rogério Vilela, Pedro Costa, Zé Maria and André Lima (cap)
Substitutions: Miguel Almeida, Majó, Estrela, Nelito, André Campos and Bruno
Coach: Adil Amarante

SPORTING CP
Starting five: João Benedito, Zézito (cap), Bibi, Gonçalo Alves and Israel
Substitutions: Cristiano, Miguel Fernandes, João Marçal, João Pires, Deo, Paulinho and Bebé
Coach: Paulo Fernandes

Scorers:

2' Zezito (0-1)
5' Zè Maria (1-1)
8' Andrè Lima (2-1)
8' Israel (2-2)
13' Estrela (3-2)
17' Zezito (3-3)
18' Zè Maria (4-3)
22' Zè Maria (5-3)
29' Andrè Lima (6-3)
29' Paulinho (6-4)
33' Andrè Lima (7-4)
38' Joao Pires (7-5)
39' Andrè Lima

Referees: Gustavo Sousa and José Marques (AF Coimbra)

Yellow card: Rogério (6'), Gonçalo Alves (6'), João Benedito (2' and 35'), Costinha (34'), João Marçal (35'), Zézito (39'), Majó

Red card: João Benedito