Portugal edges Iran 86-78 for the first win - Jul 3, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
University Games, Day 2: Portugal - Iran 86-78
Portugal made it in the second appearance on the World University Games in Belgrade. In the first game, which was played yesterday, the Portuguese failed against Turkey 62-84. Today they improved a lot beating Iran 86-78 for 1-1 record in Group E. On the other side, that was the first match of Iran who will take on Turkey tomorrow.
Antonio Pires (185-G-86) stepped up for Portugal today registering double-double, 16 points and 11 rebounds [read more]
University Games, Day 2: Portugal - Iran 86-78
Portugal made it in the second appearance on the World University Games in Belgrade. In the first game, which was played yesterday, the Portuguese failed against Turkey 62-84. Today they improved a lot beating Iran 86-78 for 1-1 record in Group E. On the other side, that was the first match of Iran who will take on Turkey tomorrow. Antonio Pires (185-G-86) stepped up for Portugal today registering double-double, 16 points and 11 rebounds. He also dished out 6 assists beside that. Fernando Martins (187-G/F-86) also scored 16, while Joao Diamantino (201-F-85) added 10 pts. Mohammad Reza Akbari (197-F/G-86) shined on the other side with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Benny Koochoie (188-G-86) was another player with double-double, 17 pts and 10 rebs, while Ali Baheran (184-G-86) stopped on 14 pts and 5 rebounds. Second quarter was the crucial one in this game. Opening ten minutes were pretty leveled, but then Portugal started to play. Antonio Pires took full control on their opponents smashing them 32-16 in this period. The Iranians improved after the breather, but they were not able to make a turn. Portugal managed to keep its lead and totally deserved the first win in Belgrade.
Turkey rolled over Portugal in Belgrade - Jul 3, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Turkey-Portugal 84:62
The game between Turkey and Portugal was the first one in Group E of the University Games that started in Belgrade, Serbia. Turkey looked better in every quarter of the game and won 84;62.
Both teams tried to go on a lead from the very beginning. In a back-to-back first period Turkey grabbed 21:19 to finish the first 10 minutes of the game.The things got better in the second frame for the Turkish side that produced 20-12 in it [read more]
Turkey-Portugal 84:62
The game between Turkey and Portugal was the first one in Group E of the University Games that started in Belgrade, Serbia. Turkey looked better in every quarter of the game and won 84;62. Both teams tried to go on a lead from the very beginning. In a back-to-back first period Turkey grabbed 21:19 to finish the first 10 minutes of the game.The things got better in the second frame for the Turkish side that produced 20-12 in it. When the teams left the court for a big break the team of Naci Ozonay enjoyed 41:31 halftime deficit. In order not to slow down Turkey kept the winning pace in the game. A 22-19 in the third quarter gave them 13 points before the final period. Portugal could not match the winners at all and failed in the last quarter 12-21. Cem Coskun (209-C-87) top-scored for the winners with 19 points. Caner Oner (200-F-87) delivered 18 and Ali Kavaklioglu (186-G-86, agency: 1x1 Sports) Berent netted 9. Miguel Graca (186-G-87) finished the night with 19 points for Portugal, MOREIRA Joao nailed 13 and Paulo Diamantino (203-C-85) scored 11. On July 3rd Portugal will face Iran, the third team in the group. Turkey will play against Asian team on Saturday, July 4th.
Ovarense renew with Jose Barbosa and Nuno Cortez and CAB renew with head coach Joao Freitas - Jul 2, 2009 (by Bruno Baltazar)
Jose Miguel Barbosa (-90) renews contract with Ovarense ,he is a portuguese international under 20 ,a young portuguese promess for the future that will have some minuts of quality to show everybody his skills,they also renew contract for another season with Nuno Cortez (205-C-82) a international for Portugal ,both of the signings were easy tasks as the players expressed that they wanted to come back and re sign with Ovarense the portuguese vice champions of the league [read more]
Jose Miguel Barbosa (-90) renews contract with Ovarense ,he is a portuguese international under 20 ,a young portuguese promess for the future that will have some minuts of quality to show everybody his skills,they also renew contract for another season with Nuno Cortez (205-C-82) a international for Portugal ,both of the signings were easy tasks as the players expressed that they wanted to come back and re sign with Ovarense the portuguese vice champions of the league.
In another news CAB Madeira renews contract with their head coach Joao Freitas ,last season he made history giving CAB their best record in the league finishing the season in the 3rd spot,easy sign and renew for both parts,they will compete with 3 americans and not only 2 as they will not be in FIBA Europe competition.
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