Home team Casa Pia emerges victorious over Alverca in the warm-up fixture
Alverca Suffers First Preseason Defeat in Last Match
After six consecutive victories and a draw in their preseason games, Portuguese football club Alverca suffered their first defeat in their last match. The game, which took place at the Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas Stadium in Moreira de Cónegos, was not part of their official preseason tests.
In a surprising turn of events, it was revealed that this match was not against Benfica B, as previously mentioned. Instead, the opposition was yet to be disclosed.
Despite the defeat, Alverca's new signings shone brightly. Brazilian striker Cassiano scored a goal for "the geese," joining Kelian Nsona, a new addition for the new season, who also found the back of the net in the same game. Belgian winger Cédric Nuozzi, Portuguese winger Chiquinho, and French winger Jérémy Livolant also contributed to the scoring, each netting a goal for Alverca.
This match marked the end of Alverca's preseason tests, and they will now prepare for their official debut in the I Liga. Their first official match after concluding their preseason will be on Friday, where they will host two-time champions Sporting at the Municipal Stadium of Rio Maior at 20:15.
Alverca's upcoming opponents in the 2025/26 Primeira Liga season include Moreirense on Sunday, August 10, 2025 (Matchday 1), and Benfica on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Their first match is away at Moreirense, and they will host Benfica later in the month.
This upcoming match is not part of Alverca's official debut in the I Liga, which will happen on Friday. Instead, Alverca will face Benfica B today in Seixal. The match time for this encounter is 20:30.
Under the leadership of coach Custódio Castro this year, Alverca has undergone a major squad overhaul for the new season, with the new signings proving their worth in the preseason games. The team will undoubtedly be eager to start their official season on a high note.
What teams will Alverca be facing in their first two matches of the 2025/26 Primeira Liga season? They will play against Moreirense on Sunday, August 10, 2025 (Matchday 1), and Benfica later in the month. However, today's match against Benfica B in Seixal is not part of their official I Liga debut, which will happen on Friday.
