Benfica recovers from 1-4 and debuts with a draw in the Futsal Champions League
Benfica drew 4-4 against HIT Kyiv in their Champions League futsal debut, recovering from a 4-1 deficit. The match took place in Roermond, Netherlands, where Kyiv led 3-1 at halftime. Benfica's André Coelho scored an own goal, contributing to Kyiv's early lead. Despite being down, Benfica fought back with goals from Silvestre, Lúcio Rocha, and Carlos Monteiro, equalizing late in the game. The team will face ElPozo Murcia next and conclude their group stage against Tigers Roermond.