Basketball: Benfica wins Women’s League

This Sunday afternoon, Benfica sealed the title of national champion, triumphing in their visit to União Sportiva (51-67). In the third and decisive match, Eugénio Rodrigues’ men were authoritarian from early on, achieving an opening quarter of 13-21.

Until the break, the hosts’ reaction was timid, so the Eagles took the opportunity to extend their advantage, with a score of 12-16. Thus, at the time of the break, Benfica was winning 31-52.

The two dozen fans, who contrasted with the green that painted the stands, already guessed the title celebration.

When the match resumed, the momentum remained, with a score of 6-15.

In the final minutes, Ricardo Botelho’s team even reduced, with the fourth quarter remaining at 20-15. As such, the last horn sealed the score at 51-67.

The eagles’ celebration was shared with the fans who visited Ponta Delgada, amid hugs and some tears. After, a year ago, Benfica lost the final, at home, to GDESSA Barreiro, this time Eugénio Rodrigues’ men sealed the championship, the third in history.

Thus, the eagles equaled Olivais, GDESSA and União Sportiva. At the top of the list remains CAB Madeira, with five Leagues.

As for the helmsman, Eugénio Rodrigues wins his fourth championship, his third for the Eagles.

From the decisive match, it is important to highlight the performances of Isabela Quevedo (18 points and 6 rebounds), Letícia Soares (8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists) and Raphaella Monteiro (9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists).

On the other side, Luana Serranho (12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists) and Susana Carvalheira (6 points and 4 rebounds) were the most unhappy.

And so the curtain falls on the season in the top echelon of national women’s basketball. Quinta dos Lombos won the Super Cup, while Benfica won the Vítor Hugo Cup, Portuguese Cup and League.

In turn, GDESSA Barreiro, the defeated finalist of the Queen’s Test, won the Federation Cup.