FC Porto stumble in EHF European League, lose to SAH-Aarhus 28-33 | 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 the 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 it to 17-15.

The second half took a different turn: SAH-Aarhus came out stronger and, taking advantage of the offensive errors of 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 streak by the visitors imposed the 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 relaunch 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 Fraikin BM. Granollers' ground.

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