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Portugal ended the Roller Hockey World Cup on a high by beating arch-rivals Spain 5-3 to claim the bronze medal in Paraguay. The Portuguese side had to come from behind The post Portugal beat Spain to claim Roller Hockey World Cup bronze appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Rafael Bessa contributed two goals to Portugal's win against Spain, securing the third-place spot in the tournament.
Portugal concludes the roller hockey World Championship by securing the bronze medal.
Portugal secured the bronze medal in the roller hockey world competition.
Goalkeeper Xano Edo comments on the national team's performance after winning the bronze medal in the World Cup.
The Portuguese national team secured third place after defeating Spain in the tournament.
The Portuguese national team secured the bronze medal at the conclusion of the roller hockey tournament.
Portugal defeats Spain to secure the bronze medal in the Roller Hockey World Championship.
Portugal performed much better than in the group stage and 'avenged' the disappointment of the semi-finals against France, in a duel against Spain with three comebacks that secured third place in the World Cup (3-5).
Portugal defeats Spain to secure the bronze medal in the World Cup competition.
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The Portuguese national roller hockey team secures the bronze medal.
Portugal will attempt to win the bronze medal in the roller hockey World Cup against Spain. The match for third place is scheduled for Sunday at 16:15 local time (20:15 in mainland Portugal), after the Portuguese lost 6-3 to France in extra time during the semi-finals. Spain will be Portugal's opponent after being eliminated by Argentina in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw. The Portuguese team held a two-goal lead but could not maintain the result. Marc Rouzé put France ahead before Gonçalo Alves equalised from a penalty. Early in the second half, Miguel Rocha turned the score around, and Hélder Nunes increased the Portuguese lead to 3-1. France reacted in the final stages; Carlo Di Benedetto reduced the deficit with a penalty, and Marc Rouzé restored equality with less than three minutes remaining, sending the match to extra time. In overtime, Rouzé scored twice, and Di Benedetto sealed the result at 6-3. With this defeat, Portugal misses the final and remains one game away from returning to the world podium. France has qualified for their first-ever World Championship final, where they will face Argentina.
Argentina secured their spot in the World Cup final after a penalty shootout victory, while Spain is set to face Portugal in the third-place play-off.
Portugal loses the chance to reach the World Cup final following a turnaround by the French team.
The Portuguese national team was eliminated by France in the semi-finals of the roller hockey World Cup.
The Portuguese national team was defeated by France during the semi-final stage of the roller hockey World Cup.
The Portuguese team was defeated by France, resulting in their elimination from the roller hockey World Cup final.
The national team had a two-goal lead, but allowed a comeback and ended up defeated 3-6 after extra time.
The Portuguese national team lost 5-3.
The Portuguese national team was defeated by France, missing the chance to reach the final of the roller hockey World Championship.
Portugal was defeated by France, resulting in their elimination from the World Cup final following a controversial game.
Information regarding the match between France and Portugal in the Hockey World Cup, scheduled for 21:15.
The Portuguese national roller hockey team will play against France in the semi-finals of the World Championship.
Coverage of the Senior Men's Roller Hockey World Championship match between France and Portugal.
Portugal qualified for the roller hockey World Cup semi-finals by defeating Angola 5-1 in the quarter-finals held in Asunción, Paraguay. Led by coach Reinaldo Ventura, the team started strongly, reaching half-time with a 3-1 lead, and confirmed the victory in the second half, with Hélder Nunes scoring a hat-trick. Miguel Rocha opened the scoring, and further goals from Nunes and Zé Miranda secured the win. Portugal will face the winner of the France vs Switzerland match in the semi-finals.
Portugal has been selected as the host country for the European U-19 Roller Hockey tournament taking place in 2027.
In the Roller Hockey World Championship, the national team secured second place in the group stage with a convincing 4-0 victory over Italy.
Portugal concluded the group stage of the Roller Hockey World Championship with a 4-0 victory over Italy. Following a 4-2 defeat against Spain, the Portuguese team responded with a composed performance to secure second place in Group A with six points. Miguel Rocha opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Luís Querido extended the lead at 15 minutes, and Gonçalo Alves converted a penalty a minute later. Hélder Nunes set the final score at 4-0 before halftime in the 20th minute. Portugal maintained a clean sheet until the end, despite Italian efforts to narrow the gap. Spain won all three group games to finish top with nine points, followed by Italy with three, and Switzerland with zero. The victory confirmed Portugal's place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Angola this Thursday in Asunción. The winner moves to the semi-finals; for Portugal, the knockout stage leaves no room for error. After the triumph over Italy, coach Reinaldo Ventura praised the team's response and focused on the ultimate goal: 'Now we try to win every game to reach our final objective'.
After a loss to Spain, the Portuguese national roller hockey team secured a strong victory against Italy and is set to play Angola next.
The Portuguese team secured a dominant victory over Italy, concluding their group stage in the world hockey tournament in second place.
