Third game of the Portuguese national team in the European roller hockey that takes place in Luso, third victory for the Portuguese team. After routs against England (11×0) and France (1×9), as Portuguese beat Italy by 3×2, in a very disputed game and with uncertainty as to the outcome even until the final whistle.

The Portuguese team failed to score any goal in the first half, being wasteful in the set pieces, and saw Italy score a goal at that stage, by Erika Ghirardello. Thus, Portugal went into the half-time recovery from a one-goal disadvantage.

The second half would end up bringing a twist and a lot of emotion until the last moment. First, Ana catarina blacksmith managed to convert from set ball. then it was Rachel Santos who completed the somersault on the marker. Italy still restored parity, with a curled shot by Pamela Lapolla, but the Portuguese reaction was almost immediate and Sofia Moncovio made the 3×2 that would be final.

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The Italian team still had a free-kick at the end of the match, but could not convert and thus reached the third Portuguese triumph, with the right to intense celebrations from the team led by Hélder Antunes.

Thus, Portugal reinforces the first place, with nine points, and faces on Thursday the selection of Spain, which this Wednesday defeated England by clear 13×0. The meeting between Iberian teams will define the first two classified and both teams meet at the end of Saturday.