FC Porto B
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Wikipedia - FC Porto (handball)
Futebol Clube do Porto (Portuguese pronunciation: [futɨˈβɔl ˈkluβɨ ðu ˈpoɾtu]), commonly referred to as FC Porto or simply Porto, is a Portuguese professional handball team based in Porto. Created in 1932, it is the senior representative side of the handball section of multi-sports club FC Porto.
The team competes domestically in the top-tier league Andebol 1 and internationally in European Handball Federation club competitions. It plays its home matches at the Dragão Arena, alongside the club's basketball and roller hockey teams. The current head coach is former Portuguese international and Porto player Carlos Resende.
History
The section started in 1932 with a field handball (eleven-a-side) team, which played competitive matches until 1974–75, when it was discontinued in favour of seven-a-side handball. During this period, the club won 37 regional and 29 national league titles in the field handball discipline.
In 1951, the club established the handball section whose team won the Portuguese league title for the first time in 1953–54, and increased that tally with eight further titles by 1968. Porto then endured a 31-year drought before winning the national league title again in 1998–99. In the 2014–15 season, the team secured their seventh consecutive league title, establishing a national record. In the previous season, the team also debuted in the EHF Champions League group stage, after overcoming the qualification tournament for the first time in five consecutive attempts.
The team is known for their strong defense and quick counterattacks, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face. With a strong coaching staff and a dedicated group of players, FC Porto B is constantly striving to improve and compete at the highest level of handball in Portugal.
Fans of handball can expect exciting and intense matches whenever FC Porto B takes the court, as they continue to showcase their skills and passion for the sport. With a rich history and a bright future ahead, FC Porto B is a team to watch in the world of Portuguese handball.