Handball: Diogo Rêma’s 16 saves inspire Porto’s rout of Belenenses | OneFootball

The FC Porto defeated the "new" "Belenenses," led by Pedro Spínola, with a score of 20-39, in a match that stood out mainly for its defensive solidity, showcasing great quality in the traditionally challenging Acácio Rosa pavilion.

After Uros Markovic marked the 3-4 at 5'30", Belenenses only scored again at 11'40", through João Paulo Pinto, from seven meters. In that interval of about six minutes, the dragons scored four times, quickly extending the lead, which in the first half usually fluctuated between four and five goals, reaching seven by halftime.

Although the home team hit the post/crossbar a few times, the balance was restored because Sebastian Abrahamsson conceded three or four goals after deflections from the block that deceived him. With only two saves, the Swede handed over the goal to Rêma still in the first half, who finished the game with 16! He delivered a remarkable performance and, as had happened with Abrahamsson, benefited from an impeccable defensive sector, where Daymaro Salina – a giant and 38-year-old captain – and the young Freddy Lafontán performed brilliantly.

The second half began with another goal from Porto, by Vasco Costa – the same player who had scored the last goal for the blues and whites before halftime – and FC Porto continued their acceleration to widen the score.

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