Alverca HubAlverca celebrated its first win in Liga 2025/26 on Friday by beating Tondela with an own goal from Marivan just before halftime.
What happened?
André Gomes saved a penalty from Tiago Manso, and in the ensuing play, Alverca took the lead through a corner kick.
Why is this important for Alverca?
The win is a significant boost for Custódio's team, which now has three points in the competition.
What's next?
Alverca needs to maintain consistency and continue to earn points to stay in the top part of the table.
Tondela made a strong push in the second half, earning two consecutive corners and coming close to equalizing, but André Gomes was again decisive in recovering a ball after a big scramble in the Alverca area.
| Date | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | 1-0 | Tondela |
Alverca made six changes to its lineup from the loss to Benfica, with Chiquinho's absence due to injury being notable.
Who were the key players?
André Gomes and Marivan were the key players for Alverca in the match, with the goalkeeper saving a penalty and Marivan's own goal giving the team the win.
Alverca is in Liga 2025/26 and needs to continue earning points to stay in the competition.
