Millwall outperforms Estoril in their pre-season match conclusion
Estoril Praia, the Portuguese football team, will face Estrela da Amadora in their first league match of the season. The debut match is scheduled for August 11th, at the António Coimbra da Mota Stadium, with a kick-off time of 20:15.
The 'canaries', as Estoril Praia is affectionately known, have had a challenging preseason, failing to secure a win in their last six matches. Their victories were limited to just one, against Belenenses. They faced defeats at the hands of Sporting B, Marítimo, Alverca, and Benfica, and also drew against Nottingham Forest.
However, the team, coached by Ian Cathro for the second consecutive season, can take heart from their performance in the first half of their last preseason match. They managed to score two goals against an unspecified opponent, with Mihailo Ivanovic and Josh Coburn getting on the scoresheet.
Meanwhile, Sporting Lisbon has strengthened their squad with the addition of Zaïd Bafdili, a 17-year-old defensive midfielder born in Brussels. Bafdili joined Sporting Portugal's U19 squad from Genk, but there is no indication of any specific link between him and Cristiano Ronaldo, who began his career at Sporting CP but is not mentioned in connection to this new signing.
As the new season begins, both Estoril Praia and Estrela da Amadora will be eager to start on a positive note. The 'canaries' will be hoping to break their preseason losing streak and begin their league campaign with a win, while Estrela da Amadora will be aiming to secure their first victory of the season against the struggling 'canaries'. The first league matchday promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to make a strong start.
What European-leagues does Estoril Praia hope to compete in this season after their challenging preseason? The Premier-League, no doubt! Despite their poor performance in their last six matches, they'll aim to surprise their opponents in the first league match against Estrela da Amadora, giving a hint of their potential in football sports.
