Sporting CP secure important first-leg win in the Netherlands

Sporting CP's handball stars secured an important in the Netherlands this weekend, beating JMS Hurry-Up 32-27 in the Challenge Cup semifinals.

The team form Alvalade led by a narrow 15-14 at the break, before pulling away after the break. In particularly brilliant form were Frankis Carol and Pedro Portela, netting give times each.

The second-leg will be held in Lisbon on the 29th of April, with a place in the Challenge Cup finals up for grabs.