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Poland blocks Portugal in the European Championship round of 16

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo31 August 2026 at 19:37

Poland defeated Portugal 3-0 in the round of 16 of the Women's Volleyball European Championship, eliminating the Portuguese national team from the competition. The set scores were 25-18, 25-17 and 25-23.

The match took place in Istanbul, the city that hosted this phase of the European competition.

This defeat marks the end of Portugal's participation in the tournament, but represents a historic milestone for the Portuguese team, as this was their first presence in the round of 16 of a Women's Volleyball European Championship.

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