A night of twists and turns and challenges marked the City Championship of senior men's basketball, when Ferroviário de Maputo faced the league leaders Costa do Sol in a thrilling match. The game, full of action and intensity, resulted in Ferroviário's first defeat in the competition, with a final score of 48-59 in favor of Costa do Sol.
The game began with Ferroviário de Maputo showing their strength, winning the first quarter with a score of 13-8. The "locomotives" seemed to be on track to continue their winning streak. However, Costa do Sol were not intimidated and responded in the second quarter, reducing the deficit to just two points (28-26) at halftime.
The third quarter proved to be a real challenge for Ferroviário de Maputo, with only nine points on the scoreboard, while their opponent scored an impressive 17 points. The lack of clarity in both offensive and defensive actions weighed heavily on the "locomotives" and contributed to the deficit.
In the final quarter, the situation did not improve for Ferroviário de Maputo, who were unable to find solutions to turn the game around. The final score of 11-16 favored Costa do Sol, consolidating their lead in the competition.
With this result, Ferroviário de Maputo now occupies second place in the standings, with eleven points in six games played. Meanwhile, Costa do Sol leads the championship with 13 points after seven exciting matches.
This high-level matchup proved that the Senior Men's City Basketball Championship is full of surprises and excitement. Fans can expect more thrilling games as teams continue to battle for positions in the standings and the quest for the competition title continues.
