Sport Alges Dafundo secured an 83-69 home victory over Vale Cavala in Portugal Nacional 2A on October 23, 2026, using a steady offensive display and a decisive third quarter to pull away. The 14-point win reflected Alges Dafundo's control of the middle stretches of the game and its ability to answer Vale Cavala's best runs.

Alges Dafundo take control

The hosts opened with a 21-16 first quarter and added a 20-18 edge in the second to take a 41-34 lead into halftime. Alges Dafundo moved the ball well against Vale Cavala's defense, creating good looks from both inside and beyond the arc, while their defensive pressure limited easy transition baskets.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

• First quarter: Sport Alges Dafundo 21-16
• Second quarter: Sport Alges Dafundo 20-18
• Third quarter: Sport Alges Dafundo 22-17
• Fourth quarter: Sport Alges Dafundo 20-18

Third-quarter separation

The third quarter proved decisive. Alges Dafundo outscored Vale Cavala 22-17, pushing its lead to 63-51 entering the final period. The hosts' half-court offense was patient and efficient, and their defensive rotations forced Vale Cavala into contested shots. Every time the visitors threatened to cut into the deficit, Alges Dafundo responded with a timely basket.

Vale Cavala kept competing in the fourth quarter and matched the hosts for much of the period, but could not reduce the gap to single digits. Alges Dafundo closed the game with composure, converting free throws and protecting the ball down the stretch to seal the 83-69 result.

Key factors and season impact

Alges Dafundo's win was built on balanced scoring, solid rebounding, and efficient execution in the half court. The home side avoided the kind of scoring droughts that can let opponents back into games, and its defensive discipline was evident throughout. Vale Cavala showed flashes of quality but was ultimately undone by a difficult third quarter and an inability to string together stops.

The victory strengthens Sport Alges Dafundo's position in Portugal Nacional 2A and gives the team confidence heading into its next fixture. Vale Cavala will look to correct its defensive issues and find more consistency on the road.