Match Report: 1 de Agosto Women 50–52 Luanda Women – Campeonato Nacional de Angola Women

In a tense, low‑scoring thriller at the Pavilhão 1 de Agosto on June 13, 2026, Luanda Women edged out hosts 1 de Agosto Women 52–50 to claim a vital away victory in the Campeonato Nacional de Angola Women. The game was decided in the final seconds, with both teams trading defensive stops and clutch baskets until the very end.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, it was clear that defence would dominate. 1 de Agosto Women started with aggressive full‑court pressure, forcing early turnovers, but Luanda’s disciplined half‑court sets kept them within reach. By halftime, the score was tied at 28–28, setting up a dramatic second half.

Key Moments

• Third‑quarter push: Luanda opened the third period with a 10‑2 run, taking a 38‑30 lead. But 1 de Agosto responded with a 12‑4 spurt to level the game at 42‑42 entering the fourth.
• Clutch free throws: With 12 seconds left and the score 50‑50, Luanda guard Maria “Mimi” Domingos drew a foul and calmly sank both free throws to make it 52‑50.
• Last‑second miss: 1 de Agosto’s star forward Nádia Bernardo had a clean look from 12 feet but her shot rimmed out as the buzzer sounded, sealing Luanda’s narrow win.

Tactical Story

Both teams relied heavily on interior defence. 1 de Agosto’s zone defence limited Luanda to just 32% shooting from the field, but Luanda countered by crashing the offensive glass – pulling down 14 offensive rebounds that led to 12 second‑chance points. The home team’s struggles from three‑point range (3‑for‑16) ultimately proved costly.

Standout Players

• Luanda Women: Maria Domingos finished with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, including the decisive free throws. Centre Júlia “Jú” Simão contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds for a double‑double.
• 1 de Agosto Women: Nádia Bernardo led all scorers with 18 points, but shot just 7‑of‑19 from the floor. Point guard Sofia Lopes added 10 assists but committed 7 turnovers under Luanda’s pressure.

Season Impact

With the win, Luanda Women improve to 6‑2, moving into a tie for second place in the league standings, while 1 de Agosto drop to 5‑3, slipping to fourth. This head‑to‑head result could prove crucial in the race for playoff positioning. Both teams will meet again in August for the return fixture.