The 17th Festa do Basquetebol Juvenil basketball tournament has wrapped up, with thrilling matches and standout performances. The event, held at the Albufeira Municipal Pavilion, saw top teams clash in the under-16 category. Before the big final, Porto’s women’s under-16 team made history by securing a hat-trick of titles, beating Santarém 58-42. This achievement put them in elite company, joining Aveiro and Lisbon as the only associations to win three consecutive titles in this category.
Men’s Under-16 Final: Lisbon Beats Porto
The men’s under-16 final was a highly anticipated matchup between Porto and Lisbon, both hungry for victory. Lisbon’s team, fresh from their under-14 win against Porto, was determined to make it a double triumph. The game was intense, fast-paced, and showcased exceptional skill and physicality from both sides. Lisbon took an early lead, maintaining control throughout. They won 56-51, securing their second consecutive title and sixth overall in the under-16 men’s category.
Key Moments and Stats
Lisbon’s strategy was effective, as they minimized errors and applied strong defensive pressure. Porto fought hard, but Lisbon’s experience paid off. The match saw several dramatic moments, including Porto’s attempts to close the gap in the final minutes. Despite four consecutive turnovers by Lisbon in the last minute and a half, Porto couldn’t capitalize fully, with Lisbon’s lead never dropping below three points in the final stretch.
Top Performers
Lisbon’s Gonçalo Neves, Abudulai Injai, Sebastião Faro, and Mário Almeida stood out, contributing significantly to their victory. Porto’s Francisco Faria, Pedro Sousa, and David Giesta also delivered impressive performances. Faria scored 16 points, while Giesta grabbed eight rebounds.
Tournament Highlights
Other notable matchups included Lisbon beating Aveiro 53-38 in the semifinals and Porto defeating Setúbal 62-46. The tournament also saw Setúbal break the dominance of the top three teams in the under-16 men’s category, a feat they last achieved in 2007 and 2011.
The tournament results are as follows:
- Vila Real-Viseu, 41-47
- Santarém-Castelo Branco, 69-37
- Bragança-Alentejo, 27-75
- Lisboa-Aveiro, 53-38
- Porto-Setúbal, 62-46
- Leiria-Açores, 61-48
- Coimbra-Algarve, 74-66 (5th and 6th place Division A)
- Madeira-Braga, 59-44 (7th and 8th place)
- Aveiro-Setúbal, 62-64 (3rd and 4th place Division B)
- Viana do Castelo-Santarém, 33-57 (Division B final)
- Porto-Lisboa, 51-56 (Division A final)
The final standings showed Lisbon’s dominance, while Porto and other teams gave them a run for their money.