FC Porto fall at Dragão Arena, but women's volleyball semi-final wide open | OneFootball

Benfica beat FC Porto 3-2 at the Dragão Arena and moved ahead in the series, taking a 2-1 lead in the National Women’s Volleyball Championship semi-finals.

In a decisive match in the race for a place in the final, the Eagles left Porto with a hugely important win and moved to within one victory of closing out the best-of-five series. FC Porto, playing at home, were unable to make the most of home court and saw their opponents regain the lead in the series.

With this result, Benfica take control of the semi-final after the tie had been level, with one win for each side. The Lisbon team are now in a favourable position to secure a place in the championship final.

On the other side of the bracket, SC Braga have already secured their place in the title decider after eliminating Sporting. The Minho side now await the winner of the clash between FC Porto and Benfica.

The series between Porto and Benfica remains open, but the third match left Benfica in front at a decisive stage of the season.

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