Lusitânia Lourosa vs SC Braga B

Playing their third pre-season fixture of the summer, Lourosa — who had beaten Penafiel and lost to Famalicão in earlier outings — faced a Braga B side that had already thrashed Fafe 5-0 a week earlier.

The decisive moments arrived before the interval. Tomás Muller opened the scoring for the hosts (the match was played at Braga's training complex, despite Lourosa being listed as the home side), before Rúben Furtado doubled the lead. Both goals were scored in the first half of a 90-minute contest, according to Record.

Lourosa's newest arrival, Paulité, made his debut for the club but could not help reduce the deficit. The second half passed without further goals, leaving the score at 0-2 at full time.

Braga B's two-goal burst inside the first half ensured they never had to chase the game. Furtado's strike — the second of the afternoon — gave Ricardo Silva's side a comfortable cushion that Lourosa never seriously threatened. The visitors' pre-season rhythm, interrupted by a 5-0 defeat to Famalicão in their previous friendly, never fully recovered.

Tomás Muller — The Braga B striker opened the scoring with a poacher's finish, continuing his push for a starting role in the coming season. His movement in the box was a constant problem for the Lourosa defence.

Rúben Furtado — The winger added the second goal, showing composure in front of goal. His pace on the flanks gave Lourosa's full-backs a difficult afternoon.

Paulité (Lusitânia Lourosa) — The newly-signed forward made his debut for the club. Though he did not get on the scoresheet, his involvement signals Lourosa's intent to strengthen ahead of the new Liga 3 campaign.

The 0-2 scoreline reflects a game decided in one half of sharp finishing. Record reported both goals arrived before the break, meaning Braga B managed the second half effectively without extending their lead. Pre-season restraints — squad rotation, substitutions, and fitness management — limit the conclusions that can be drawn from the raw score, but the clean sheet will please Silva. Lourosa, meanwhile, have now conceded five goals across their two losses (2-0 and 3-0 to Famalicão) while keeping a clean sheet in their only win (1-0 vs Penafiel).

The head-to-head between these sides now stands at eight meetings: Lourosa have four wins, Braga B three, with one draw.

Braga B's second straight pre-season victory (following the 5-0 demolition of Fafe) builds momentum ahead of their next friendly against Vizela, scheduled for Wednesday 22 July 2026. Silva's squad is not yet complete, according to Record, with further arrivals expected before the Liga 3 season begins.

For Lourosa, this was their third pre-season test. They face at least one more friendly before the competitive campaign starts, with the defeat to Braga B offering a reality check after their opening win over Penafiel.

A straightforward pre-season exercise for Braga B, who were sharper and more clinical in the first half. The two-goal lead was enough against a Lourosa side still integrating new signings and finding its rhythm. The real tests for both sides will come when the Liga 3 season starts.