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Sporting Overcomes Bidasoa Deficit to Reach Supertaça Ibérica Final
Ricardo Costa’s squad struggled initially against goalkeeper Leo Maciel, allowing the Basque side to claim a 15-11 advantage at the break. The Lisbon club responded with an aggressive second-half surge, drawing level at 17-17 before Kiko Costa netted his team’s first lead at 19-20 in the 41st minute. Kiko Costa finished as the match MVP with 13 goals, supported by Martim Costa, Salvador Salvador, and Jan Gurri, setting up a Saturday clash against Barcelona.
FC Porto Falls Short Against European Champions Barcelona
Carlos Martingo’s team faced a steep 22-15 deficit at halftime after an early 2-3 lead evaporated under a scoring run from Luis Frade, Dika Mem, and Djordje Cikusa. The Dragons mounted a notable second-half comeback led by young goalkeeper Pedro Antunes and goals from Guilherme Borges, João Gomes, and Antonio Martínez. Martínez earned MVP honors with six tallies as Porto closed the gap to 38-36 in the final minute before Janus Smarason and João Gomes sealed the final scoreline.
Tactical Shifts Define Iberian Semi-Finals
Both Portuguese sides experienced stark contrasts between their opening and closing halves during Friday’s action. Sporting countered Leo Maciel’s first-half goalkeeping masterclass by increasing defensive intensity and feeding Kiko Costa, who carried the offense with 13 strikes. Meanwhile, FC Porto weathered a seven-goal deficit against Barcelona’s high-powered attack by unleashing Antonio Martínez and Guilherme Borges after the break. While Sporting converted their momentum into a victory, Porto’s late-game surge fell just short against the reigning European titleholders.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Supertaça Ibérica final?
Who was named MVP in the Sporting versus Bidasoa match?
Kiko Costa earned MVP honors with 13 goals for Sporting.
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When does FC Porto play next in the tournament?
FC Porto faces the third and fourth-place playoff match on Saturday at 15:00.
Which team eliminated FC Porto?
Barcelona eliminated FC Porto with a 39-37 victory.
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