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Portugal  Estronca's MVP performance not enough as Ginasio BIC edge Olivais for U18 men's Taca Nacional
Ginasio BIC claimed the Portuguese U18 men's Taca Nacional on Sunday, holding off Olivais FC 79-72 in a tense final to lift the trophy.
The Olhao side had reached the final by beating Lusitania in the semifinals, while Olivais earned their place in the title game. In a contest that swung back and forth, Ginasio BIC's third quarter proved decisive a 19-10 burst flipped a one-point halftime deficit (40-38 down... wait, the running score had it level) into a commanding lead that Olivais could not overhaul despite a strong fourth-quarter push.
After Olivais took the first quarter 19-18, Ginasio BIC edged ahead with a 22-19 second period to lead 40-38 at the break. The Olhao side then seized control with their dominant 19-10 third quarter to lead 59-48 entering the final period. Olivais rallied with a 24-20 fourth quarter, but the deficit was too deep to erase.
Interestingly, the tournament MVP came from the runners-up Olivais FC's Daniel Estronca was named the competition's most valuable player despite the final defeat. He was joined on the All-Tournament Five by teammate Pedro Moreira, along with David Bolea (2008), Guilherme Madureira, and Luis Janeiro (182-PG-2009) of Ginasio CO.
In the third-place game, CD Mar e Serra of Madeira beat the Azorean side to claim the bronze medal.
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