OS Belenenses Women secured a hard-fought 68-62 victory over Sporting CP U22 (W) on May 9, 2026, in the Portugal Women's Div 1. The home team used a strong second half to overcome a stubborn Sporting side, who pushed them to the limit until the final minutes. The win keeps Belenenses in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Match Overview
Playing at the Pavilhão Acácio Rosa in Lisbon, the game tipped off at 22:00. The first half was tightly contested, with Sporting CP U22 taking a 32-30 lead into the locker room. OS Belenenses Women came out energized in the third quarter, outscoring the visitors 20-14 to take a 50-46 lead. In the final quarter, Belenenses stretched their lead to 8 points with 3 minutes left, then held off a late Sporting rally to win by 6. The final score of 68-62 reflected a game that could have gone either way.
Key Moments
- Third Quarter Turnaround: Belenenses opened the second half with a 12-4 run to seize control of the game.
- Defensive Stand: With a 62-58 lead and 90 seconds left, Belenenses forced a shot clock violation on Sporting.
- Free Throw Clutch: Belenenses made 4 of 4 free throws in the final minute to ice the game.
- Rebounding Edge: Belenenses outrebounded Sporting 40-32, including 12 offensive boards.
Tactical Story
Belenenses relied on a balanced attack with four players in double figures, while Sporting CP U22 was heavily dependent on one star player. Belenenses' defense clamped down on the perimeter in the second half, limiting Sporting to just 5 of 18 from three-point range after the break. The home team also dominated second-chance points, scoring 15 compared to Sporting's 6.
Standout Players
- OS Belenenses Women: Forward S. Santos tallied 16 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double. Guard L. Ferreira added 14 points and 5 assists.
- Sporting CP U22 (W): Guard M. Silva was outstanding with 24 points and 7 assists, but she received little support from her teammates.
Season Impact
The win moves Belenenses to 13-10, placing them fifth in the Portugal Women's Div 1 standings. Sporting CP U22 drops to 11-12, falling to seventh, but the young team showed promise against a veteran side.
OS Belenenses Women vs Sporting Cp U22 (W) Live Score, Stats & Results
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