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 side SAH-Aarhus in the opening match of Main Phase II of the EHF European League.

The team started well and went into halftime leading 17-15, but was unable to 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, their next opponent.

The first 30 minutes were completely dominated by Porto. With Vasco Costa standing out—he finished the match with nine goals—the team coached by Magnus Anderssen even held a three-goal lead (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 moved ahead (18-19). FC Porto managed to equalize twice, through Daymaro Salina and João Gomes, but a three-goal run by the visitors made it 20-23.

From then on, the visitors managed their lead. Johán Hansen, European champion with Denmark, extended the advantage to four goals (23-27) and the Dragons were unable to get back into the game, finishing the match with a five-goal defeat.

FC Porto’s next European fixture is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, with an away match against Fraikin BM. Granollers.

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