Ivo Oliveira executed a pivotal late attack 1400 metres from the finish line to clinch victory in stage 2 of the Giro d'Abruzzo, providing UAE Team Emirates-XRG their second successive win. Despite Oliveira's triumph, his teammate, Alessandro Covi, fell short, finishing fourth and losing the overall race lead. Oliveira's win marked his fourth professional victory, a significant achievement given his previous successes were limited to National Championships and a prologue. The emotional Portuguese rider emphasized his joy at seizing this opportunity after facing multiple setbacks in his career.
Oliveira launched a clever late attack 1400 metres from the line to win stage 2 of the Giro d'Abruzzo for the UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
Despite his well-timed move, Oliveira wasn't in the fight for the GC lead, finishing 36th in stage 1, 32 seconds behind the leader.
Oliveira expressed his emotional reaction post-race, stating, 'I was really happy to take this victory and take the chance' after setbacks in his career.
Winning stage 2 marked a proud moment for Oliveira, achieving his fourth career pro win after previously only winning National Championships and a prologue.
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