The sun was setting over the golden sands of Nazaré, Portugal, when the final whistle blew on what would become one of the most electrifying finals of the 2026 Euro Winners Cup. BSC 54 and BSC Minsk faced off in a clash that blended skill, speed, and sheer drama, drawing a crowd that seemed to hold its breath with every attack.
BSC 54 struck first, with Glenn Hodel opening the scoring before Steinemann added a swift second. The early burst put Minsk on the back foot and set a tempo that the opposition struggled to match.
Yet Minsk refused to fade. In the second period, goals from Chaikouski, Gavrilov and Bryshtsel sparked a comeback, narrowing the gap and injecting renewed hope into the Belarusian side.
The momentum shifted once more as Hodel struck again, and Damm, Oba and a second strike from Steinemann extended the lead. The defensive unit held firm in the final period, denying Minsk any further breakthroughs and sealing a 6‑4 victory.
Third‑place and classification matches
While the championship match captured headlines, the tournament’s other fixtures offered their own narratives. Lenergy Pisa BS claimed third place with a 9‑6 win over Falfala KQ BSC, fueled by Edson Hulk’s multiple goals. Meanwhile, ACD O Sótão secured fifth place by edging Beach Royals 8‑4, with Brendo netting four times for the losing side.
Honors and Recognition
Following the final whistle, the tournament’s individual accolades were announced. Brendo was crowned Top Scorer after finishing with 32 goals, Mikhail Avgustov of BSC Minsk earned the Best Goalkeeper award, and Glenn Hodel of the champion side was named MVP.