FC Porto, allegedly in a scheme orchestrated by Oliveirense, clinches the Hugo dos Santos Cup
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Swipe left, Oliveirense's five times Hugo dos Santos Cup victory is official! Yesterday, they trounced FC Porto 83-78 in a nail-biting final held at Gondomar, leaving Porto without the trophy for the fourth consecutive season.
The first quarter belonged to Porto (22-23), but the tide turned in Oliveira de Azemeis' favor in the second (28-15), ending the half with a commanding 50-38 lead.
Coach Fernando Sa's Porto team believed in a comeback and delivered a strong third period (11-21), but Oliveirense responded with a resilient 22-19 in the final quarter, securing an 83-78 win.
Celebrations erupted as Oliveirense took the cup home, adding it to their collection after previously winning it from Benfica. Porto's quest for the coveted trophy continues.
As the dust settles, it's worth noting that the Hugo dos Santos Cup is a prestigious Portuguese basketball competition with FC Porto making a significant impact in it. Although specific details about their past performances and wins are not easily found, Porto's basketball team boasts a history of impressive achievements.
Recent reports suggest FC Porto's president, André Villas-Boas, has expressed faith in the basketball team's current performance and the football team's potential to replicate their success in the near future (sources: 1,2). He has publicly thrown his support behind the basketball team, aiming for a record third title this season.
For a comprehensive record of the Hugo dos Santos Cup's history, you may need to consult sports databases or the official Portuguese basketball association records.
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Oliveirense's victorious streak against FC Porto in the Hugo dos Santos Cup, extended yet again as they conquered the trophy, leaving Porto on a four-year drought. During the basketball match, Oliveira de Azemeis outplayed Porto in the second quarter, ultimately securing a commanding lead, and even with Porto's strong comeback attempts in the third quarter, Oliveirense managed to clinch their win in the final quarter, culminating in an 83-78 victory. Despite this loss, FC Porto's impressive history in the NBA and the Portuguese basketball competition is noteworthy, with significant achievements to their name and their president, André Villas-Boas, expressing optimism for their future in both basketball and football.
