Portugal dominates start of futsal World Cup qualifying

In the Braga arena, the National Futsal Team took the court against Denmark with the determination to open Group 7 of the qualification for the Futsal World Cup. From the opening whistle, the goal was clear: secure the win and start the campaign on the right foot.

The Portuguese side started hesitantly, conceding the Danish response goal already in the first minute. However, the reaction was immediate and the mistake was quickly corrected.

Turnaround in the early minutes

Four minutes later, Tomás Paçó found the equaliser, bringing relief to the team. A few moments later, Diogo Santos scored the winning goal, putting Portugal ahead and setting the tone of the match.

At halftime, the lead was 6‑3, reflecting the Portuguese offensive efficiency and the vulnerability of the Danish defence.

Dominance in the second half

In the second period, Denmark failed to score again, while Portugal consistently extended the scoreline. Lúcio Rocha confirmed the final 10‑3 two minutes from the end, sealing an emphatic victory.

With the positive debut, Portugal returns to play next Wednesday, October 21, against Romania, keeping alive the hope of progressing in Group 7 towards the Futsal World Championship.