Portugal U18 women's basketball beats Netherlands in European debut

Portugal U18 women's basketball Netherlands European Championship Tulcea Mafalda Monteiro

Portugal's under‑18 women's basketball team opened its European Championship campaign with a 57‑45 victory over the Netherlands in Tulcea, Romania, securing two points in Group C of Division B. After a balanced first half, Portugal surged in the third quarter, limiting the Dutch to seven points and taking the lead, then held on in the final period.

Mafalda Monteiro led the scoring with 21 points, 15 rebounds, an assist and two steals, while Ana Alves added 17 points and Maria Marcelino contributed 11. The win positions Portugal for its next group match against Azerbaijan on Saturday at 14:00 Portuguese time.

The tournament, part of the FIBA U18 Women's European Championship Division B, provides a platform for developing talent and improving Portugal's standing in European women's basketball.

Entities: Ana Alves · Mafalda Monteiro · Maria Marcelino · Netherlands women's national under-18 basketball team · Portugal women's national under-18 basketball team

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