The Portuguese women’s volleyball team kicked off the 9th tournament of the European Golden League with a win against Montenegro.
They took the game 3-1.
The sets ended 23-25,! 25-18, 25-21, and 25-22.
It lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes.
Margarida Maia scored 16 points.
Alice Clemente added 13.
They led the team to victory.
Next, they face Hungary on Sunday.
This win gives Portugal their second Golden League victory.
They beat Slovenia 3-1 in Vila do Conde earlier.
Now, Portugal is 10th in the tournament.
They have two wins and three losses, like Spain.
But Portugal has a worse set record.
The top four teams from the preliminaries will make it to the ‘final four’.
That’s set for June 28 and 29 in Angelholm, Sweden.
Current Standings
The standings are tight.
Only the best teams will move forward.
Portugal needs to keep winning to secure a spot.
They’re focused on the next game against Hungary.
Upcoming Matches
- Portugal vs. Hungary on Sunday
- ‘Final four’ on June 28 and 29 in Angelholm, Sweden
The team is ready for the challenge.
They’re working hard to make it to the top.
The European Golden League is heating up.
Portugal is ready to compete.