Benfica edged out Marítimo 29-26 in a nail-biting handball match on the island of Madeira. The visitors struggled to assert their dominance, with the halftime score a mere 13-12 in their favor.
A Tense Second Half
Marítimo’s determination was evident as they took the lead through Melwin Beckman’s goal. Diogo Valério’s solid defense and saves helped the Madeiran team gain a two-goal advantage on multiple occasions.
With just eight minutes left, Marítimo was still up 24-23. Benfica coach Jota González sprang into action, rallying his team for a comeback. They responded with a flurry of goals to secure a 29-26 win.
Ruben Santos topped the scoring charts with 9 goals, playing a key role in Benfica’s victory.