Portugal’s under-23 roller hockey team is rolling with an 8-1 win over Switzerland.
Strong Performance
The match was part of the European Championship in Sant Sadurnà d’Anoia, Catalonia.
Portugal still has a shot at topping Group A, which would send them straight to the semifinals.
They’ll face tough competition from Italy, whom they tied 3-3 in their first game, and Spain, who plays Italy today.
The game against Switzerland started strong for Portugal, but the Swiss team kept it close at halftime, trailing 2-0.
After the break, Portugal took control, scoring six more goals.
This performance mirrors Spain’s 9-1 win over Switzerland earlier.
Standout Players
Lucas Honório led the charge with five goals.
Martim Costa, Guilherme Azevedo, and Viti also scored.
Jonathan Scheer scored Switzerland’s only goal in the 42nd minute.
Portugal’s next game is against Spain on Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
The outcome will determine their standing in Group A.
Teams that finish second to fourth in Group A will face the top teams from Group B – France, England, and Germany – in the quarterfinals.