Alverca vs Estoril

Figueiredo's opener gave Alverca a lead against a Estoril side expected to dominate possession and territory as the higher-division team. The goal forced Estoril to push forward, leaving space for Touaizi's second — a pattern that has defined Alverca's pre-season under Ferreira, who has built a side that absorbs pressure and strikes on the counter.

• Lucas Figueiredo (Alverca) — A goal and an assist for the Brazilian striker who has now scored in consecutive friendlies after also netting against Belenenses. His hold-up play and link with Touaizi on the right flank troubled Estoril throughout.
• Nabili Touaizi (Alverca) — The right-back capped a strong defensive display by scoring Alverca's second goal, arriving late into the box to finish Figueiredo's delivery.
• Alverca defence — Kept a clean sheet against a Primeira Liga side, a significant achievement for a Segunda Liga outfit in pre-season.

Player of the match: Lucas Figueiredo (Alverca)

The provider data shows Alverca's 2-0 victory with no cards or substitutions recorded in the payload, typical of a behind-closed-doors or low-key pre-season friendly where full match data is not always published. Estoril, as the higher-division side, would have been expected to control proceedings, but Alverca's efficiency in front of goal — two finishes from limited chances — tells the story of a side well-drilled in Ferreira's game plan.

Figueiredo's involvement in both goals continues a pre-season trend: he has now scored in consecutive friendlies and contributed directly to three of Alverca's six pre-season goals across four matches.

Alverca have now won all four of their pre-season friendlies under Sérgio Ferreira, who replaced Custódio Castro in the summer. The club has also been active in the transfer market, signing Gambian international Yaya Bojang from Odense and young striker Samy Merheg from SC Braga. Alverca's next pre-season fixture is unconfirmed at the time of writing.

For Estoril, this defeat against a Segunda Liga side serves as a useful check on progress. Ian Cathro's side face a busier pre-season schedule as they prepare for the 2026/27 Primeira Liga campaign, with the new season expected to begin in August 2026.

Figueiredo, who played 28 games in all competitions for Alverca last season, scoring six goals and registering two assists, is building momentum for the new campaign. His form suggests he will be central to Alverca's ambitions in the Segunda Liga this season.

A composed, professional display from Alverca against a top-flight opponent. Figueiredo's growing influence in the final third and the defensive solidity Ferreira has instilled make this result more than just a routine friendly win — it signals a side ready to compete when the Segunda Liga season begins.