National Team Bows Out of European League with Defeat

The Portuguese women's volleyball team concluded their European League campaign on Saturday with a 3-1 defeat to Romania in their sixth-round match.

Coached by Hugo Silva, the Portuguese squad initially rallied after falling behind but ultimately faltered in critical moments. Romania took an early lead, securing the first set 25-21. Portugal quickly responded, leveling the match by winning the second set 25-23.

However, Romania regained control, clinching the third set 25-21 and sealing their victory in the fourth set with a 25-22 scoreline.

In the pool hosted on home soil, the Portuguese national team finished with a record of two wins and three losses. Their victories came against North Macedonia (3-0) and Kosovo (3-0), while their defeats were at the hands of Hungary (3-0), Greece (3-2), and Lithuania (3-0).