UAAAroso Women 59 – 53 CB Viana Women | Portuguese Div 2 (W) Cup

In a tightly contested quarterfinal clash of the Portuguese Divisão 2 Feminina Cup, UAAAroso Women edged past CB Viana Women with a 59-53 victory on May 2, 2026. The home side used a strong defensive effort in the second half to overcome a spirited challenge from the visitors, securing their spot in the next round of the competition.

Match Summary

UAAAroso Women started the game with intensity, but CB Viana Women matched them blow for blow in the opening quarters. The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to establish a lead larger than five points. CB Viana showed good chemistry in transition, while UAAAroso relied on their half-court execution.

However, the third quarter proved decisive. The home team tightened their defense, forcing several turnovers that led to easy fast-break points. A 7-0 run midway through the period gave UAAAroso a double-digit lead, and although CB Viana fought back in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to four points with two minutes remaining, clutch free throws in the final minute sealed the win for UAAAroso.

Key Performances

The UAAAroso backcourt was the difference-maker, with their guards controlling the tempo and hitting crucial shots down the stretch. On the other side, CB Viana’s frontcourt players battled hard on the boards but struggled to find consistent scoring against the home team’s zone defense.

Impact on the Season

This victory keeps UAAAroso Women’s cup hopes alive as they advance to the semifinals of the Portuguese Div 2 (W) Cup. For CB Viana Women, the loss ends their cup run, but they will now shift focus entirely to league play, where they remain in contention for a strong finish to the regular season. The match showcased the growing competitiveness of women’s basketball in Portugal’s second division.