Tondela vs Beira-Mar

Didi's second goal, a composed finish from distance just before half-time, gave Beira-Mar a two-goal cushion that Tondela could not fully overcome. A 2-0 lead at the break forced Tondela to chase the game in the second half, and although Carraça's free kick gave them hope, they ran out of time against a disciplined Beira-Mar back line.

• Didi (Beira-Mar) — Two goals (one a close-range finish, the other a long-range curler) that decided the match. The striker was the clear difference between the sides in the first half.
• Carraça (Tondela) — Scored a well-taken free kick that briefly revived Tondela's hopes, but could not find a second.
• Ibraima Sy (Beira-Mar) — The 23-year-old Senegalese defensive midfielder, on trial from Columbus Crew B, started and played minutes in both halves, continuing to impress the coaching staff, according to Notícias de Aveiro.

Player of the match: Didi (Beira-Mar)

The provider data (xG, shots, possession) is not available for this friendly, but the match narrative tells a clear story: Beira-Mar were ruthless in the first half, scoring two goals from limited chances (a deflection and a long-range strike), while Tondela dominated territorially after the break but lacked precision. Both teams hit the woodwork once, confirming a game that was closer than the scoreline suggests — but Beira-Mar's efficiency in front of goal was the decisive factor.

For Beira-Mar, this is their third pre-season friendly (two wins, one draw after a 2-0 win over Sertanense and a 2-2 draw with Académico de Viseu U23), and the victory over a side from a higher division builds confidence. The club's next friendly is against Maia Lidador on 29 July.

For Tondela, this was a second pre-season setback against a lower-tier opponent. They had a second match scheduled later that same day against Primeira Liga side Famalicão, suggesting manager rotation was a factor. The II Liga side will look to sharpen their finishing ahead of the new season.

A classic pre-season friendly narrative: a lower-league side more advanced in their preparation capitalised on first-half chances, while the higher-division team, still building fitness, could not convert second-half pressure into more than one goal. Didi's double was the difference, and Beira-Mar's trophy win was no fluke.