Ready to take a look at the initial match of the 2025-26 I Liga season?
The 2025/26 I Liga season kicked off with a draw between Estoril Praia and Estrela da Amadora, at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, also known as the Amoreira stadium, on August 11, 2025.
The first half of the match saw Tiago Parente score for Estoril Praia, a result of a defensive mistake by the visiting team[1][2]. The second half brought a change in the lineup, with Rodrigo Pinho and Ianis entering the game for both teams[3].
Estrela da Amadora equalized near the start of the final ten minutes of the game, thanks to a cross from Rodrigo Pinho that found Romanian player Ianis Stoica, who had just come onto the field[4].
The match was a significant one, marking the debut use of a red card, referred to as the "cartão roxo" (purple card) in commentary, marking a notable disciplinary moment in the match[3].
After this result, Estoril Praia and Estrela da Amadora were positioned seventh and eighth, respectively, each holding one point[1][2]. The video of the Estoril Praia vs Estrela da Amadora match is available for viewing, providing a detailed look at the action-packed game[5].
[1] https://www.iliga.pt/match/estoril-praia-vs-estrela-da-amadora/2025-2026-season [2] https://www.espn.com/soccer/match?gameId=607642 [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ [4] https://www.estrelaamadora.pt/noticias/2025/08/11/ianis-marca-o-gol-do-empate-com-estoril-praia [5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries&ab_channel=I Liga
Port cities across Europe were abuzz with sports news as the 2025/26 European football seasons started. On the same day, the I Liga match between Estoril Praia and Estrela da Amadora, played in the picturesque Amoreira stadium, featured a goal scored by Rodrigo Pinho, who made a significant impact in both teams during the game.
