FC Porto clinches the National Goalball Cup | OneFootball

After securing 1st place in the regular season of the championship, FC Porto’s goalball team traveled to the Pavilhão do Lis, in Leiria, to compete in the Jornal Record National Cup and returned home with the trophy.

The group stage began with a draw against Sporting CP (3-3), the current title holders. This was followed by a convincing 7-0 win over ACAPO Porto, in a match that also allowed the squad to be rotated. The Dragons thus secured qualification for the semi-finals in 2nd place in the group.

In the semi-finals, FC Porto faced Castêlo da Maia GC in an intense and closely contested match. The 5-4 victory ultimately went to the blue and whites, with the decisive goal coming 30 seconds before the final whistle of regular time.

The final brought another clash with Sporting CP, in a high-level match marked by excitement and several lead changes. The 4-4 draw at the end of regular time took the decision into extra time and, under the golden goal rule, captain Fábio Oliveira rose to the decisive moment, securing the win and claiming the first National Cup in FC Porto’s history in the sport.

This trophy already represents the team’s second title of the season, following victory in the Super Cup, confirming the excellent campaign of the blue-and-white side. Attention now turns to the Liga Portugal, whose final phase will be played on May 16 and 17 in Reguengos de Monsaraz.

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