Casa Pessoal Do Porto Do Lobito W 44 – 37 Nucleo R Desportivo Labomba W | Campeonato Nacional de Angola (Women) | 26 May 2026

In a low‑scoring, physical contest, Casa Pessoal Do Porto Do Lobito Women held Nucleo R Desportivo Labomba Women to just 37 points, securing a 44‑37 victory at home. The win moves Porto do Lobito into a tie for third place in the Angolan women’s league.

Match Overview

Neither team found offensive rhythm early. The first quarter ended 11‑9 in favor of the home side, with both teams committing six turnovers each. Porto do Lobito’s zone defense stifled Labomba’s interior attack, forcing them into contested jump shots. The second quarter was even more defensive: Porto do Lobito outscored Labomba 10‑6 to take a 21‑15 halftime lead.

Key Moments

• Third‑quarter standoff: The teams exchanged baskets in a 10‑10 quarter, with Porto do Lobito’s Maria Francisco grabbing four offensive rebounds to keep possessions alive.
• Labomba’s fourth‑quarter push: Trailing 36‑28 with 6 minutes left, Labomba scored 7 straight points to cut the lead to 38‑35.
• Clutch defense: Porto do Lobito forced two shot‑clock violations in the final three minutes and made enough free throws to seal it.

Standout Performers

• Maria Francisco (Porto do Lobito): 12 points, 16 rebounds (8 offensive), 3 steals.
• Ana Lopes (Porto do Lobito): 10 points, 4 assists.
• Luisa Matos (Labomba): 9 points, 7 rebounds.

Season Impact

The win improves Porto do Lobito to 9‑8, tied with Interclube for third place. Labomba drops to 6‑11, now three games out of a playoff spot with six games remaining. Defensive consistency remains Labomba’s biggest weakness – they have been held under 40 points four times this season.