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Portugal ends EuroVolley Women's campaign with defeat against Poland

Público31 August 2026 at 19:14

Portugal ended their EuroVolley Women's campaign with a defeat against Poland in the quarter-finals. The national team ultimately succumbed to the Polish side, who were considered favourites, by a 3-0 margin.

Throughout the match, the Portuguese team managed to balance the game at various moments, demonstrating competitiveness and technical quality. However, they could not maintain the consistency needed to overcome the favouritism of their opponents.

This defeat marks the end of Portugal's campaign in this edition of the European Women's Volleyball Championship, following a performance that showed positive signs from the national team. Poland thus moved forward in the competition, advancing to the next phase of the tournament.

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