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Carnide U23

03-15 19:00

65 - 71

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Carnide U23

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TO68%

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Ended65 - 71

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Match Info

The Portugal Nacional 2A Cup witnessed an upset as lower-division side Carnide U23 fell 71-65 to UD Vilafranquense in a tightly contested battle. The match, played on March 15, 2026, saw the visiting Vilafranquense side demonstrate greater composure down the stretch to secure their passage to the next round of the domestic cup competition, ending Carnide's cup run on their home floor. Carnide U23 started brightly, using their youthful energy to build a small early lead. However, the experience and physicality of Vilafranquense began to tell as the first half wore on. The visitors tightened their defense, forcing Carnide into difficult shots and capitalizing on turnovers. The game remained close throughout the third quarter, with neither team able to establish a decisive advantage. The turning point came in the final period when Vilafranquense executed a critical 8-0 run, sparked by consecutive three-pointers, to open up a lead that Carnide could not claw back. Despite a late surge from the home team, Vilafranquense held their nerve at the free-throw line to seal the six-point victory. A key focus was the battle in the paint, where Vilafranquense's veteran center provided a crucial presence, securing key rebounds and scoring important baskets in the post. Carnide's reliance on perimeter shooting ultimately proved their undoing as their shots stopped falling in the clutch moments. The result sees Vilafranquense advance in the cup, while Carnide U23 will now turn their full attention to their league campaign. The Carnide coach highlighted the learning experience for his young squad, saying, "We competed hard but made a few too many mistakes against a seasoned opponent. This is part of the growth process." The Vilafranquense manager was pleased with the resilience shown, noting, "It was a tough away tie, and the boys showed great character to get the job done."

Carnide U23 vs UD Vilafranquense Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Carnide U23 vs UD Vilafranquense fixture is part of the Portugal Nacional 2A Cup during the season. Follow live scores, Portugal Nacional 2A Cup fixtures, match statistics, Portugal Nacional 2A Cup standings and Portugal Nacional 2A Cup match results for Carnide U23 vs UD Vilafranquense on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Mar 15, 2026

Competition: Portugal Nacional 2A Cup

Country: Portugal

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