FC Porto drops points against Marítimo, Sporting inches closer to title
Porto FC stumbles, drawing Sporting nearer to a potential double championship victory
In a surprising twist, powerhouse FC Porto stumbled in their home game against Marítimo this Sunday, tying at 27-27 in the second phase of the national handball championship. This result narrows the gap between FC Porto and reigning champions, Sporting, who are just a single win away from securing a consecutive title.
The first half saw the Dragons edging out their opponents, leading by a slim margin (14-13). However, in a disappointing turn of events, FC Porto allowed Marítimo to mirror their result in the second half, eventually ending in a nail-biting 27-27 tie.
With this result, FC Porto now stands at 41 points in second place; a deficit of three points separates them from Sporting. On the other hand, Marítimo holds fourth place with 31 points, five points behind Benfica, who currently find themselves in third position.
Unfortunately, the drama doesn't end here. While FC Porto faltered, rivals Benfica suffered a crushing 35-29 loss to Sporting. This defeat unfortunately shuts the door on Benfica's title aspirations.
Stay tuned as we bring you updates on the thrilling race for the national handball championship title! 🚀💪🏆
Further Reading: Sporting shines in derby against Benfica, seals title hopes
In the European football scene, the setback suffered by FC Porto during their tie with Marítimo has opened an opportunity for rival Sporting to potentially secure their spot in a prominent European league. Despite Benfica's consecutive losses, they remain in close contention, hoping to clinch a place in one of the European-leagues.
