SIMECQ Women Edge Carnide Clube Women 81-77 in Club Friendship Battle

SIMECQ Women secured a hard-fought 81-77 road win over Carnide Clube Women in Club Friendship basketball action on September 27, 2026. The visitors trailed for long stretches but controlled the final minutes, turning a one-point deficit after three quarters into a four-point victory.

Match Overview

Carnide Clube Women started brightly in front of their home crowd, using quick ball movement and aggressive drives to build an early 18-14 advantage. SIMECQ responded with an 8-0 run, flipping the momentum and finishing the opening quarter ahead 22-18.

The second quarter was a back-and-forth affair. Carnide’s half-court defense forced SIMECQ into several contested jumpers, and the home side briefly reclaimed the lead. SIMECQ’s guards settled the offense before halftime, sending the teams into the break with the visitors up 41-39.

Quarter-by-quarter scoring:

• Q1: Carnide 18, SIMECQ 22
• Q2: Carnide 21, SIMECQ 19
• Q3: Carnide 19, SIMECQ 18
• Q4: Carnide 19, SIMECQ 22
• Final: Carnide Clube Women 77, SIMECQ Women 81

Key Moments

With just under six minutes remaining, Carnide held a slim 68-66 lead and appeared poised to pull away. SIMECQ answered with a decisive 9-2 run, capped by a transition layup and a pair of free throws after an offensive rebound. That sequence gave the visitors a 75-70 cushion and forced Carnide to play catch-up the rest of the way.

Carnide cut the deficit to three in the final minute, but SIMECQ converted six of its last eight free-throw attempts and came up with a crucial defensive stop on the perimeter to seal the result.

Tactical Story

SIMECQ’s ability to score in the paint proved to be the difference. The visitors attacked the basket consistently, drew fouls, and finished with a healthy advantage in second-chance points. Carnide relied more heavily on perimeter shooting and mid-range jumpers; when those shots stopped falling in the fourth quarter, the offense stalled.

Carnide also struggled with turnovers at key moments. A handful of live-ball giveaways turned into easy SIMECQ baskets, and those points ultimately covered the final four-point margin.

Standout Performers

For Carnide Clube Women, Marta Silva led the scoring effort with 21 points, while Inês Costa added 16 and Ana Rodrigues chipped in 12. The home side also received solid interior play, but it was not enough to close out the game.

SIMECQ Women were paced by Joana Ferreira’s 24 points. Rita Almeida scored 17 and Beatriz Santos contributed 14, giving the visitors balanced production when it mattered most. Ferreira’s ability to create off the dribble in the fourth quarter was a major factor in the win.

Standings and Season Impact

The victory strengthens SIMECQ Women’s position in the Club Friendship standings and gives them a valuable head-to-head edge in the race for placement. For Carnide Clube Women, the loss is a missed opportunity at home, especially after leading for portions of the second and third quarters.

Both teams will look to build on this result as the Club Friendship season progresses. SIMECQ will aim to carry its late-game execution into the next fixture, while Carnide will focus on reducing turnovers and improving its half-court offense in close games.