Trissino reacted; they were also playing good hockey and shortly afterwards João Almeida levelled the score, also from a well-worked move that left Torrents with no chance. The match lost neither intensity nor pace, but it became clear that it was OC Barcelos who were showing the greatest discipline on the ice, and the goals began to flow. Top scorer Miguel Rocha also made his mark, breaking the deadlock with a powerful shot that left Zampoli with no chance, and scoring again shortly afterwards with a well-worked goal from the front zone.
The Italians refused to give up and spared no effort in creating attacking moves that posed a serious threat to the Minho side’s penalty area. Even so, the score remained unchanged until half-time.
After the break, Trissino came out determined to make life difficult for Barcelos… but it was Miguel Rocha’s night and, just as he had done in the first half, he quickly added two more goals: the 4-1 from a subtle deflection off a shot by Ivan Morales, and the 5-1 from another powerful, angled shot that left the keeper with no chance. The game was practically over, but the team managed by the Portuguese João Pinto refused to give up and pulled one back to make it 5-2, courtesy of a follow-up from Jordi Méndez.
Miguel Rocha was unstoppable and the match would not end without another goal from the Portuguese international, who completed his hat-trick by finishing off an excellent attacking move led by Ivan Morales, sealing the rout and securing qualification for the semi-finals.
What they said:
Rui Neto, OC Barcelos coach
“The result is lopsided compared to the game itself; it doesn’t really reflect what the match was like. We scored at key moments and were stronger and more experienced when it came to finishing. They created chances, but overall the result is entirely fair. We’re in the role of underdogs and we’ll stay that way, but as long as we have the strength, we’ll give it our all to reclaim the title. In the semi-finals we’ll face a great team of undeniable quality; we’ll hold on to the quality we have to try and reach the final.”
João Pinto, Hockey Trissino coach
“We didn’t perform to our usual standard; we’re a team capable of more. Congratulations to Barcelos – they’re a strong side – but I don’t think the scoreline reflects the game as it was played. We wanted to see the match through to the end, because we know we have the ability to do so. We’re here to gain experience and we hope to return here in the future.”
OC Barcelos, 6 – Hockey Trissino, 2
Match 4 – WSE Champions League Final Four 2025/2026 quarter-finals
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 10.00 pm, Dr. Mário Mexia Multisport Pavilion
Referees: Rúben Fernandes (Esp), Daniel Villar (Esp) and Joaquim Pinto (Por)
OC Barcelos – Guillem Torrents; Ivan Morales, Carlitos, Vieirinha and Miguel Rocha
Substitutes – Luís Belchior, Luís Querido (c), Pedro Silva, Kyllian Gil, Franco Ferruccio
Manager: Rui Neto
Hockey Trissino – Stefano Zampoli, Giullio Cocco (c), Guilherme Silva, Jordi Méndez and Davide Gavioli
Substitutes – Bruno Sgaria, João Almeida, Andrea Malagoli, Gioele Piccoli, Alvarinho
Manager: João Pinto
Goals: 1-0 by Carlitos (5’); 1-1 by João Almeida (10’); 2-1 by Miguel Rocha (13’); 3-1 by Miguel Rocha (18’); 4-1 by Miguel Rocha (32’); 5-1 by Miguel Rocha (33’); 5-2 by Jordi Méndez (33’); 6-2 by Miguel Rocha (43’)
At half-time: 3-1
Cards: Blue: Davide Gavioli (3’)
WSE Champions League Men – Final Eight – WEST local hour
Quarter-finals
Wednesday, 6 May
19:00 – FC Porto (POR) vs HC Liceo (ESP) = 6-2
22:00 – SL Benfica (POR) vs Reus Deportiu Brasilia (ESP) = 4-3 after penalty shots
Thursday, 7 May
19:00 – Barça (ESP) vs Sporting CP (POR) = 2-0 after overtimes
22:00 – Óquei de Barcelos (POR) vs Hockey Trissino (ITA) = 6-2
Semi-finals
Saturday, 8 May
12:00 – FC Porto (POR) vs OC Barcelos (POR)
16:00 – SL Benfica (POR) vs Barça (ESP)
Final
Sunday, 10 May
18:00 – Winner of Match 5 vs Winner of Match 6
WSE Champions League Women – Final Four
Semi-finals
Friday, 8 May
19:00 – SL Benfica (POR) vs Telecable Gijón HC (ESP) – RTP 2 + DAZN 4
21:30 – CP Vila-Sana Coop d'Ivars (ESP) vs CP Esneca Fraga (ESP) – RTP Play + DAZN 4 + TV3 Catalonia
Final
Sunday, 10 May
12:00 – Winner of Match 1 vs Winner of Match