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Alex Merlim started from there in a quick transition and shot with a shot in a dangerous area, but the lion winger's shot went wide of Léo Gugiel's goal.
Yellow card for Felipe Valério (Sporting) for stopping Higor de Souza with a tackle out of time, in a defensive need for the Leo winger.
Arthur risked a pass to the far post with the Reds' free kick, but no one appeared in the finishing zone to make the deflection that could have given Benfica an advantage.
Everything close to Benfica again! Jacaré shot on half-back in the first instance to a good save by Bernardo Paçó and, following the shot, Arthur shot hard in a dangerous area but the ball went wide of the Leonines' goal.
Yellow card for Nuno Dias, Sporting coach, for challenging the bench.
Sporting commits the 5th foul with just 25 seconds left in the first half! The next Leonine infraction will entitle Benfica to a direct free kick without a barrier.
Sporting requests intervention from Video Support (VS). Nuno Dias complains that André Coelho pulled Zicky Té's hair in a move that escaped the referee team's attention.
After using Video Support (VS), the refereeing team signals a free kick in favor of Sporting, but does not show André Coelho any card for the move on Zicky Té's hair.
Diogo Santos was in the center of the area at the start of the break and headed into a dangerous area, but Léo Gugiel saved twice, holding on to the Reds' advantage until the break.
HALFTIME at Pavilhão João Rocha: Sporting 0-1 Benfica. The Reds take the lead at halftime in Game 4 of the final, with a goal from Edmilson Kutchy after an assist from Diego Nunes on a corner kick. There are 20 minutes left for Benfica to become two-time national champions or for Sporting to force a game 5.
Lúcio Rocha received the ball on the left wing, pulled it onto his right foot looking for the entrance to the area and shot well, but the ball ended up going wide of the Lions' goal.
Tomás Paçó moved from the right to the center and shot into a dangerous area, but the ball went slightly wide of the red goal.
Yellow card for Zicky Té (Sporting) for protests. The Leo pivot will be left out of Game 5 of the final, if there is one.
Edmilson Kutchy was well served at the far post in a combined play, but Benfica's first-time shot went over the Lions' goal.
Silvestre Ferreira cut a pass from Bernardo Paçó well, but his shot collided with a huge cut from Felipe Valério, who served as an authentic second goalkeeper for Sporting.
Lúcio Rocha responded on the other side with great class! The red winger took Alex Merlin out of the way with an elegant dribble and fired into the side nets, close to giving the Eagles an advantage.
Benfica bets on 5x4! Cassiano Klein removes Léo Gugiel from goal and adds another field player in an attempt to create numerical superiority to react to the 3-1 deficit and force the turnaround with 3 minutes to go.
Bruno Maior drove well on the left in support of the Lion's attack and tried a cross/cross shot in a dangerous area, but the move failed to find Léo Gugiel's goal.
The match begins at Pavilhão João Rocha. Start of Game 4 of the Liga Placard de Futsal play-off final between Sporting and Benfica, with the Reds leading the series by 2-1. Benfica could be two-time national champions if they win. The game also marks João Matos' farewell at Pavilhão João Rocha.
Diogo Santos shot wide of the red goal as a result of a defensive cut. Sporting's first dangerous move.
Chishkala isolated Felipe Valério in a dangerous area, but the Leo winger shot against Léo Gugiel's good spot.
Jacaré fired hard into a dangerous area, but Bernardo Paçó responded with an attentive defense in the Leonine goal.
Lost bid for Benfica! Following an incomplete cut by João Matos in a dangerous area, Higor de Souza was isolated in front of Bernardo Paçó, but the Red pivot missed the target and shot wide of the Leonines' goal. Great opportunity wasted by the reds.
Bernardo Paçó shot from afar in an attempt to surprise Léo Gugiel, but the Leonine goalkeeper's shot ended up hitting Silvestre Ferreira's timely cut, saving Benfica.
Zicky tried to combine with Pauleta in a two-nil counterattack, but the Leo duo exchanged passes and wasted a great opportunity to open the scoring. What a waste for Sporting!
Arthur shot in a dangerous area, but shot at Bernardo Paçó, who saved without much difficulty.
Afonso Jesus shot from an angled area, but Bernardo Paçó responded with a save to prevent the Eagles from scoring.
Alex Merlim was well isolated by the Leonine defense in the finishing zone, but Lúcio Rocha appeared in time to cut off the Sporting captain's shot with a well-timed shot, saving Benfica.
Diogo Santos hits the post! The Leonine winger opened up at the edge of the area and shot with extra aim, with the ball hitting the red iron. Sporting's goal was close.
Pany Varela went up the left in a dangerous run and set up a cross shot, but the ball went out of Bernardo Paçó's goal. A shame for Benfica who were trying to turn things around.
Tomás Paçó gained space on the right and shot across, but Léo Gugiel responded with a good, attentive defense.
Bernardo Paçó went up again to try his luck, but shot over Léo Gugiel's goal.
Higor de Souza and Edmilson Kutchy tried well with successive shots in a dangerous area, but Bernardo Paçó always blocked the Eagles' attempts with decisive saves.
Yellow card for Carlos Monteiro (Benfica) for stopping a promising counterattack by the lions.
Alex Merlim appeared at the far post to finish a cross in a dangerous area, but the Brazilian captain's well-placed shot was denied by the good positioning of Benfica's defense.
Classic failure from Rocha! The Leo winger had everything he needed to open the scoring with the goal completely at his mercy, but he shot wide in a move that opened the scoring for Sporting on a platter.
Silvestre Ferreira responded from the other side in a dangerous area, but the Benfica player's attempt was saved with his foot by Bernardo Paçó in yet another providential intervention.
Higor de Souza swung well to the right and fired a cross towards the first post, but the ball went out of the Lions' goal.
Jacaré still tried to push the ball into the small Leo area, but was unable to reach the goal in a great moment of pressure from Benfica on Bernardo Paçó's goal.
15 minutes of an authentic game at Pavilhão João Rocha! Both teams exchange attacks consistently, with Sporting and Benfica creating blatant opportunities, and the atmosphere in the Lions' stands heats up more and more.
Time-out requested by Nuno Dias, Sporting coach. Lion coach takes advantage of the break to adjust the team in what has been a balanced start to the game.
Pany Varela led the counterattack with speed on the left and fired into a dangerous area, but Bernardo Paçó responded again with a good intervention, keeping the Lions' goal inviolate.
Edmilson Kutchy worked well on the left and fired into a dangerous area, but Bernardo Paçó responded with a beautiful save, taking the ball for a corner kick.
GOOOO FROM BENFICA! Following that corner kick, Diego Nunes hit the ball towards the far post and Edmilson Kutchy appeared loose in the small area only to have to deflect it into the back of the net, with no chance for Bernardo Paçó. Sporting 0-1 Benfica, a goal for the Reds that could win their second championship!
Edmilson Kutchy was close to his double right after the goal! Higor de Souza served the red's top scorer in a dangerous area, but the pivot's shot was saved by Bernardo Paçó with a good intervention from the lion guardian.
The match resumes at Pavilhão João Rocha! Sporting heads into the last 20 minutes with the obligation to reach a draw to force game 5, while Benfica manages the advantage in search of a second national championship.
GOOOL OF SPORTING! Best possible start for the Lions! Fantastic collective play with Zicky Té doing the pivot job and serving Pauleta on the run, and the winger shot very well, with no chance for Léo Gugiel, for the equalizer. Sporting 1-1 Benfica, drives Pavilhão João Rocha crazy and everything goes back to square one in the title decision!
TO THE BAR!!! Alex Merlin was close to Sporting's second! The Brazilian winger got on his feet and fired a shot into a dangerous area, but the ball still hit the red iron in a move that once again sent Pavilhão João Rocha red-hot.
Tomás Paçó combined well with Zicky Té in a dangerous area and shot in stride, but Léo Gugiel responded with a safe save, keeping the score tied.
Jacaré tried again on the other side in a dangerous area and shot brilliantly, but an attentive Bernardo Paçó saved it out, keeping the tie in the Leonine goal.
Higor de Souza tried to beat Bruno Maior to the body in a dangerous area, but the steady Leo resisted with personality and blocked the red pivot's shot in a move with great physical contention.
Bernardo Paçó took a risk from a long distance, hoping to surprise Léo Gugiel in advance, but the red goalkeeper was attentive and denied the shot to his lion counterpart.
Calmer pace at Pavilhão João Rocha, after a full-throttle entry from Sporting in this second half with the equalizer and Alex Merlin's cross. Both teams now work the ball with more patience in search of the title decision.
Diogo Santos took a risk from an area with little angle on the right, but the Leo winger shot over Léo Gugiel's goal.
Higor de Souza shot in a dangerous area against Bernardo Paçó, who responded with another great save, keeping the score tied.
Yellow card for Pany Varela (Benfica) for protests.
TO THE POST!!! Felipe Valério was close to putting the Lions ahead! In a move identical to the Leonine goal, with another assist from Zicky Té leaving the pivot zone, the winger appeared completely isolated in a dangerous area, but hit the red iron in a move that once again left Pavilhão João Rocha with his heart in his hands.
Dangerous free kick for Sporting on the kick, with Alex Merlin hitting it straight to try his luck. The wing-captain fired with quality, but Léo Gugiel responded with a good shot, keeping the score tied.
Pany Varela made Rocha dance in a quality individual play in offensive operations, before shooting hard, but the ball went wide of the Lions' goal in a dangerous move for the Reds.
GOOOL OF SPORTING! Diogo Santos puts the lions ahead at Pavilhão João Rocha! Another superb performance from Zicky Té: the pivot dribbled past André Coelho on the right wing with quality and made a millimeter diagonal assist, crossing the entire red area to the second post, where Diogo Santos appeared free to touch it - the winger still got a little fumbled with the ball, but managed to get it into the goal, with no chance for Léo Gugiel. Sporting 2-1 Benfica in a moment of madness in the pavilion, with the lions 6 minutes away from forcing game 5 of the final!
GOOOL OF SPORTING! Tomás Paçó extends the lions' advantage! Following a free kick in favor of Sporting, Alex Merlin made a classy pass to Tomás Paçó and the steady lion shot into the opponent's net, with no chance for Léo Gugiel. Sporting 3-1 Benfica, Pavilhão João Rocha goes into ecstasy and the lions are 4 minutes away from forcing game 5 of this final!
Yellow card for André Coelho (Benfica) for a harsh foul in a move in which the red star tried to stop the lion's attack.
GOOOO FROM BENFICA! Diego Nunes reduces the Reds' disadvantage in a 5x4 situation! In the move, Higor de Souza made a block on Bruno Maior, opening up space in the red attack, and Diego Nunes, who was acting as substitute goalkeeper, took the opportunity to step on the ball and shoot across a dangerous area, with no chance for Bernardo Paçó, relaunching the game. Sporting 3-2 Benfica, the final is open again with 2 minutes to go!
Last minute of the final at Pavilhão João Rocha and the reds continue to press in search of the draw that would prolong the title decision, maintaining the false pivot to create numerical superiority.
With 43 seconds left, accumulated fouls balanced: SCP 4-4 SLB. Neither team is at risk of a free kick in this final stretch.
Zicky Té even tried to take advantage of the deserted Red goal to score the fourth goal, but the pivot shot into the side nets in a dangerous move for the Reds.
Using Video Support (VS) in the final stretch! After a small confusion between Zicky Té and Edmilson Kutchy in a dangerous area, the refereeing team took advantage of the video and ended up canceling red cards for the two protagonists, with the game remaining with 5 players per team.
FINAL WHISTLE at Pavilhão João Rocha! SPORTING 3-2 BENFICA! The lions win Game 4 of the Futsal Placard League final and force Game 5 of this final, equaling the series with two wins! Benfica's second championship is postponed and the national title decision will be in the fifth and final elimination game. What a futsal game!
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