The Sporting women’s volleyball team kicked off the semifinals with a thrilling 3-2 win over SC Braga. Coach Rui Pedro Silva broke down the match, saying it was a wild ride with ups and downs. “We struggled to find our rhythm against SC Braga – they’ve been a tough opponent all season.”
The team started strong, but SC Braga caught up. Sporting adjusted their strategy and took the lead again. However, they made some costly mistakes that let SC Braga back in. The team’s attitude in the final sets showed they have the skills to stay on top.
Leslie Tagle was a standout player, despite struggling with an eye problem all week. “We weren’t sure if she’d play,” Silva said. “But she warmed up and was ready to go if needed. She ended up having a great game, which is a huge plus for us.”
Player Perspective
Leslie Tagle shared her thoughts on the challenge ahead: “We knew it wouldn’t be easy. Next week will be even tougher since we’re playing at their place.” She noted that SC Braga has a solid team that’s studied them well, but Sporting has a strong roster too.
The team is looking forward to the next match, knowing it will be a tough battle. As they prepare to face SC Braga again, they’re focused on using their skills to come out on top.
- Sporting won the first game 3-2
- Leslie Tagle played despite an eye problem
- SC Braga will host the next match