FC Porto slip in EHF European League, lose 28-33 to SAH-Aarhus | OneFootball

A disastrous second half condemned FC Porto to a 28-33 defeat against the Danish team SAH-Aarhus in the opening match of the Main Phase II of the EHF European League.

The team started well and reached halftime leading 17-15, but couldn't counter the Nordic comeback in the second half, paying dearly for offensive mistakes. With this setback, the Dragons now occupy third place in the group, with two points – the same as Fraikin BM. Granollers, the next opponent.

The first 30 minutes were dominated by Porto. With Vasco Costa standing out – finishing the match with nine goals – the team led by Magnus Anderssen managed to secure a three-goal advantage (7-4), although the Danes responded before halftime, reducing the score to 17-15.

The second half took a different turn: SAH-Aarhus came out stronger and, taking advantage of offensive errors by the blue and whites, quickly took the lead (18-19). FC Porto managed to equalize twice, through Daymaro Salina and João Gomes, but a three-goal run by the visitors set the score at 20-23.

From there, the visitors managed the margin. Johán Hansen, a European champion with Denmark, extended the lead to four goals (23-27) and the Dragons were unable to reignite the match, concluding the game with a five-goal defeat.

FC Porto's next European commitment is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, with a trip to the ground of Fraikin BM. Granollers.

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