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Tondela encounters Famalicão in Rio Maior during the second round of games

Tondela set to welcome Famalicão at the Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior for the second week of I Liga soccer matches, with the clash taking place on a Saturday and serving as Tondela's inaugural home fixture.

On the second day, Famalicão visits Tondela in Rio Maior
On the second day, Famalicão visits Tondela in Rio Maior

Tondela encounters Famalicão in Rio Maior during the second round of games

Sporting de Braga Secures Impressive 3-0 Victory Against Tondela in I Liga

Sporting de Braga have started their I Liga campaign on a high note, securing a 3-0 victory against Tondela in a match that took place outside of Tondela due to the unplayable condition of Estádio João Cardoso's pitch.

The team from Braga, who play in the I Liga, were not able to play their first home game in this return to the league at their original home ground, as the pitch at Estádio João Cardoso in Tondela was undergoing maintenance that took longer than initially expected due to adverse weather conditions.

The change of venue for the match was a significant one, with the game being relocated to Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior, about 200 km away from Tondela. This was not Tondela's first time playing away from home in the I Liga, as their debut match in the league was also played away from Estádio João Cardoso.

Tondela's first match in the I Liga ended in a defeat, with a score of 3-0 against Sporting de Braga. The team from Tondela will be looking to bounce back from this loss when they face Famalicão in their next match.

Famalicão, who also play in the I Liga, had a successful home debut, winning their first match against Santa Clara with a score of 3-0. This victory marks a strong start for Famalicão in the league.

The match between Tondela and Sporting de Braga was scheduled for Saturday, with a kick-off time of 15:30. The match will be played at Casa Pia's 'loaned' home, as the stadium in Tondela is currently unavailable.

This victory for Sporting de Braga puts them at the top of the I Liga table, with a perfect record of two wins from two matches. They will be looking to continue their winning streak when they face their next opponent.

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