Alverca 2-2 Estrela Amadora: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Liga Portugal Matchday 2 · Saturday 15 August 2026 · Complexo Desportivo do FC Alverca, Alverca do Ribatejo · referee J. Torres Bessa · full time
Full time: Alverca 2-2 Estrela Amadora
Alverca and Estrela Amadora drew 2-2 in Liga Portugal Matchday 2 on Saturday 15 August 2026 at Complexo Desportivo do FC Alverca. The goals: Leandro Antonetti 51', Ian Luccas 58', Vivaldo Semedo 62', Abraham Marcus 69'.
How the match unfolded
The opening goal came in the 51st minute: Leandro Antonetti for Estrela Amadora, set up by Rafa Soares. Alverca levelled at 1-1 in the 58th minute through Ian Luccas, set up by Isaac James. Alverca turned it round: Vivaldo Semedo made it 2-1 in the 62nd minute, set up by Rayan Lucas. Estrela Amadora levelled at 2-2 in the 69th minute through Abraham Marcus, set up by Rafa Soares.
It was 0-0 at half-time.
The lead changed hands once.
Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira of Alverca was sent off in the 74th minute. The referee, J. Torres Bessa, showed 6 yellow cards: 2 to Alverca and 4 to Estrela Amadora.
Alverca: Sérgio Ferreira, 3-4-2-1 · Estrela Amadora: P. Marques da Costa Filipe, 4-3-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 1.25 for Alverca and 1.45 for Estrela Amadora.
Alverca had 4 shots on target, Estrela Amadora 7.
Alverca's goalkeeper made 5 saves.
Estrela Amadora had 54% of the ball.
A red card changed the shape of the match, and no pre-match model can see one coming.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Alverca came into it with 9 Liga Portugal matches played, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.4 a match, with 1.29 expected goals for and 1.47 against, and had won 33% of their matches.
Estrela Amadora came into it with 9 Liga Portugal matches played, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.9 a match, with 1.52 expected goals for and 1.33 against, and had won 22% of their matches.
Alverca vs Estrela Amadora: the match in numbers
| Alverca | Match statistics | Estrela Amadora |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Ball possession | 54% |
| 1.25 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.45 |
| 14 | Total shots | 10 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 7 |
| 3 | Big chances | 5 |
| 330 | Total passes | 397 |
| 81% | Pass accuracy | 84% |
| 2 | Corners | 0 |
| 10 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 19 | Tackles | 14 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Abraham Marcus (Estrela Amadora), rated 7.9 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal.
Alverca
- Steven Baseya 7.3
- Isaac James 7.3 1 assist
- Figueiredo 7.3
- Ian Luccas 7.3 1 goal
- Nabil Touaizi 7.2
Estrela Amadora
- Abraham Marcus 7.9 1 goal
- Leandro Antonetti 7.4
- Rafa Soares 7.2 2 assists
- Eddy Doué 6.9
- Ianis Stoica 6.7
The lowest-rated starter was Lovro Zvonarek at 5.9. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Alverca: Benfica vs Alverca Monday 2 November 2026 · Liga Portugal
- Estrela Amadora: Moreirense vs Estrela Amadora Saturday 31 October 2026 · Liga Portugal
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Questions about Alverca vs Estrela Amadora
What was the score in Alverca vs Estrela Amadora?
Alverca 2-2 Estrela Amadora (half-time 0-0), Liga Portugal, Saturday 15 August 2026.
Who scored in Alverca vs Estrela Amadora?
Leandro Antonetti 51', Ian Luccas 58', Vivaldo Semedo 62', Abraham Marcus 69'.
Did Moneyball predict Alverca vs Estrela Amadora correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Alverca vs Estrela Amadora?
Abraham Marcus, rated 7.9 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Alverca vs Estrela Amadora?
J. Torres Bessa.
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