Benfica Cruises Past Torreense in Portuguese Cup
Benfica easily advanced to the Round of 16 in the portuguese Cup,defeating Torreense with a convincing 4-1 victory. Captain Afonso Jesus spearheaded the attack, scoring two goals to give Benfica a commanding early lead. Benfica asserted their dominance from the very first minute of the match, relentlessly attacking Torreense’s goal. Their goalkeeper, Cristiano, faced a constant barrage of shots, demonstrating his skills with crucial saves. In the 3rd minute, Arthur nearly opened the scoring with a powerful shot that struck the post, signaling Benfica’s intent to secure a convincing victory. Higor also posed a meaningful threat early on, forcing Cristiano into another remarkable save. Benfica took control of the match early, surging ahead with a two-goal burst in the opening minutes. Afonso Jesus emerged as the hero, finding the net twice in rapid succession at the 6th adn 7th-minute marks. This quickfire double gave Benfica a decisive lead as the teams headed into the halftime break. despite a spirited second-half performance, Torreense faced insurmountable odds. Their goalkeeper, Cristiano, was a wall, denying scoring opportunities from Arthur and Jacaré with some incredible saves. But their hopes were dealt a blow in the 24th minute when danny seized upon a defensive error, assisted by Nicolas, to score a crucial goal. Benfica dominated the match, quickly regaining their two-goal lead thanks to a precise shot from Higor.Torreense fought back, with Matheus Correia narrowly missing an prospect to score by hitting the post. Ultimately, it was André Coelho who secured the win for Benfica, calmly placing the ball into an empty net. Benfica dominated the match, quickly regaining their two-goal lead thanks to a precise shot from Higor. Torreense fought back, with Matheus Correia narrowly missing an opportunity to score by hitting the post. Ultimately,it was André Coelho who secured the win for Benfica,calmly placing the ball into an empty net.## Benfica’s Commanding Cup Victory: An interview with Carlos Monteiro
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to Archyde, folks! Today we’re joined by Carlos Monteiro, head coach of the Benfica futsal team, fresh off a convincing victory over Torreense in the fourth round of the Taça de Portugal. Carlos, congratulations on the win!
**Carlos Monteiro:** Thank you! It was a tough match, as we expected, but the team played well and deserved the victory.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the match being tough.Torreense is certainly no pushover. What were your thoughts going into the game?
**Carlos Monteiro:** We knew Torreense was a quality opponent with talented individuals. They are a physical team and we expected a tough challenge. [[1](https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/agora/media-list/videos/2024/12/21/futsal-benfica-torreense-antevisao-4-eliminatoria-taca-de-portugal)]
**Interviewer:** Facing a physical team, how did you prepare your players tactically and mentally?
**Carlos monteiro:** We worked hard in training leading up to the match, focusing on both our tactical approach and our physicality. The team was well-prepared and motivated to face this challenge.
**Interviewer:** Can you share any key tactical decisions that proved triumphant tonight?
**Carlos Monteiro:** We aimed to control the tempo of the game and utilize our superior passing and movement to create scoring opportunities. Thankfully, the players executed the plan effectively.
**interviewer:** Benfica’s futsal team has been consistently performing well. What are your aspirations for this season, particularly in the Taça de Portugal?
**Carlos Monteiro:** Our goal is always to compete for trophies and challenge for the title in every competition we participate in. The Taça de Portugal is a prestigious tournament, and we are steadfast to go as far as possible.
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much for your time, Carlos. We wish you and the Benfica futsal team all the best for the rest of the season!
**Carlos Monteiro:** Thank you!
