Casa Pia-Alverca, 0-1 (report)

Few shots on target and zero shots on target. A succinct summary of a first half that only had one notable event: the straight red card shown to Patrick Sequeira after he fouled Nuozzi when the latter was through on goal.

In the second half, Lincoln once again showed his good form and contributed with a decisive goal, following the only noteworthy collective play of the entire match. Three important points for Alverca, who escape the relegation battle.

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Separated by two points in the standings and looking to escape the relegation battle, both teams entered the match under pressure to win, and Lincoln showed himself to be in good form in the opening minutes.

The Brazilian forward came within inches of touching the ball after a cross from Chissumba, but Patrick Sequeira was alert and prevented what would certainly have been the first goal for the Ribatejo team. In the opening minutes, the continuation of the game was in doubt due to a problem with the stadium lighting, but the situation was quickly resolved.

A weaker period followed in terms of quality on both sides, as the game became bogged down, largely due to the identical tactical systems of both teams (3-4-3). Midway through the first half, Lincoln came close to scoring again and had another battle with the opposing goalkeeper. A monumental error by Rafael Brito, which was almost capitalized on by the former Santa Clara player.

Now, at a time when the rain was beginning to fall in Rio Maior, Alverca had their only dangerous chance so far, through the usual suspect. Chissumba’s pass was half a goal in itself, and inside the area, Lincoln shot with his left foot and saw the ball hit the right post of Sequeira’s goal with a resounding thud.

Everything changed just before halftime, with a somewhat bizarre incident involving Patrick Sequeira, who fouled Nuozzi when he was through on goal. The referee had no doubts and showed a straight red card, leaving Casa Pia to play with one less player for the entire second half.

The same players returned from the locker rooms, and Alverca, quite naturally, had the upper hand in the match. Alex Amorim had the first shot on target, but it was safely saved by the recently substituted Ricardo Batista.

Alex Amorim had a good scoring opportunity midway through the second half, but once again saw his intentions thwarted by the Portuguese goalkeeper’s gloves. As the saying goes, things come in threes (or more), and Lincoln was ultimately fortunate. A perfect combination from the Ribatejo attack, culminating in a low shot into the back of the net.

Note that a clear penalty was initially awarded by the referee, but after a review on the monitor, the decision was changed and Davy Gui received a yellow card for simulation. Right at the final whistle, Marezi scored to make it 2-0 and sealed the victory in a game that lacked inspiration from both sides.

The Figure: Lincoln

The most important player in the Alverca team and, it must be said, throughout the entire match. Besides the goal that gave the Ribatejo team the lead at the start of the second half, the Brazilian forward was always involved and available to combine with his teammates.

The Moment: Patrick Sequeira expelled

In a somewhat childish move, the Brazilian goalkeeper for Casa Pia fouled Nuozzi when he was through on goal. The referee showed Sequeira a straight red card, leaving the team to play with one less player for the entire second half.