Fiaes Women Edge Belenenses in Five-Set Thriller

In a tense 1. Divisao Women clash on May 10, 2026, Fiaes Women outlasted Belenenses Women 3-2 (25-19, 23-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-13) in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final point. The 22:00 start time at Fiaes’ home venue produced an electric atmosphere as both teams traded blows.

Match Flow

The home side started strongly, taking the first set 25-19 with sharp serving and aggressive net play. But Belenenses responded in the second, edging a tight 25-23 decision after Fiaes squandered a 22-20 lead. The third set saw Fiaes regain composure, leading wire-to-wire 25-21. However, Belenenses refused to fade, forcing a decider with a 25-20 fourth set.

Decisive Fifth Set

The tiebreak was a nail-biter. Fiaes jumped ahead 5-2, only for Belenenses to tie at 8-8 on a service ace. At 13-13, Fiaes’ middle blocker delivered a crucial kill followed by a block to seal the 15-13 win. The home crowd erupted as the team celebrated a hard-fought victory.

Key Contributions

• Fiaes: Their captain and outside hitter tallied 22 points, including 4 aces, and was named player of the match. The libero recorded 28 digs.
• Belenenses: The opposition’s opposite hitter notched 20 points, but three attack errors in the fifth set proved costly.

Standings Context

This win moves Fiaes Women into third place in the 1. Divisao Women standings, keeping them within striking distance of the top two promotion spots. Belenenses drop to fifth but remain in the playoff race with several matches remaining. The five-set thriller highlighted the competitive depth of the Portuguese women’s volleyball league.