Benfica defeated Sporting 3-2 in the first game of the best-of-five final series for the Portuguese national roller hockey championship. The match was played at Benfica’s home rink. Benfica had previously finished first in the regular season standings. This victory gives Benfica an early lead in the playoff series. The teams will continue to compete in a series of matches to determine the national champion. The final score indicates a closely contested game between the two rivals. The next game will be crucial as the series progresses towards a potential five-game showdown.