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Basketball: Portugal loses 90-98 to Georgia

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo31 August 2026 at 21:21

Portugal suffered a home defeat in the second round of European qualification for the basketball World Cup. The Portuguese national team was defeated by Georgia with a score of 90-98.

The match took place in Portugal, with the national team unable to secure victory on their own court. The point difference ended up being eight points in favor of the Georgian team.

This defeat represents a setback for Portugal's aspirations in the qualification process for the World Cup. The Portuguese team needed a win to earn important points in the qualification group's standings.

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