Evora W edged CDEFF Women 63-62 in a tense Liga Feminina de Basquetebol matchup on 24 October 2026. The one-point margin made it a game of fine details, with the visitors doing just enough in the closing possessions to leave with a narrow road win.

Match overview

The contest was closely fought from the opening quarter. CDEFF Women took a 15-16 deficit into the second period before responding with a 17-14 run to lead 32-30 at halftime. Evora W regained control in the third quarter with an 18-14 advantage, setting up a fourth quarter that became a possession-by-possession battle.

CDEFF Women pushed back in the final period and outscored Evora 16-15, but the visitors held on by a single point. The final score of 63-62 reflected how little separated the teams across 40 minutes.

Key moments

The decisive moments came in the final two minutes. With the game hanging in the balance, Evora W managed to slow the tempo and force CDEFF Women into a difficult shot on a crucial possession. At the other end, the visitors converted enough from the free-throw line and kept the hosts off the offensive glass when it mattered most.

CDEFF Women had a late chance to steal the result, but Evora’s defensive rotation held firm. The final buzzer confirmed a result that could prove important in the Liga Feminina de Basquetebol standings.

Tactical story

Evora W’s perimeter defence was the foundation of the win. They contested shots, limited clean catch-and-shoot looks, and made CDEFF work deep into the shot clock. Offensively, Evora showed patience and found ways to score through drives and timely outside shooting.

CDEFF Women were at their best when they played through the paint and created second-chance opportunities. However, they were hurt by a few empty possessions in the fourth quarter and could not string together enough stops to build a decisive run.

Standout performers

Evora W’s backcourt controlled the closing stretch, while the team’s frontcourt contributed important rebounds and defensive stops. CDEFF Women’s interior play kept them in the game, and their guards created enough penetration to give the hosts a chance late.

In a one-point game, every small contribution mattered. Evora’s ability to stay composed in the final minute proved the difference.

Season impact

The win gives Evora W a valuable road result and a confidence boost in tight games. For CDEFF Women, the 63-62 loss is a frustrating one, but the performance showed they can compete deep into the fourth quarter. Both teams will take lessons from a contest decided by the smallest of margins.