Porto beats Partizan in Champions League debut
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Key points
- Porto won 32-28 at home against Serbian side Partizan in Group A
- Led throughout and held off late Serbian comeback after 27-25 scare
- First win in competition after 38-28 loss to Veszprém; next face Füchse Berlin on 8 October
AI summary
Porto made a winning return to the Champions League with a 32-28 victory over Partizan at the Dragão Arena. The Portuguese side controlled the match from start to finish, leading 17-14 at half-time and maintaining a two-goal cushion for much of the contest. A nervous finish saw Partizan close to 27-25, prompting a timeout from coach Carlos Martingo, but Porto steadied to secure a four-goal win. Antonio Martinez scored 8 goals and Vasco Costa 6 for the hosts.
Original headline
FC Porto bate Partizan e estreia-se a vencer na Liga dos Campeões de andebol
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