Benfica’s women’s handball team made a statement on Sunday, beating Madeira SAD 27-19.
They led 13-12 at halftime.
Then they pulled away in the second half at the Centro de Desporto e Congressos de Matosinhos.
This win marked Benfica’s ninth title.
Madeira SAD has won 20 times.
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Constança Sequeira and Alexandra Shunu led Benfica.
Sequeira scored six goals.
Shunu scored five.
Joana Garcês scored five goals for Madeira SAD.
Benfica’s win was a comeback from last season’s finals loss.
Now they have a double title in women’s handball.