Chiquinho converts added time penalty as Alverca sink Famalicão | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Alverca beat Famalicão 1-0 at the Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca. Sandro Lima had a penalty saved by Lazar Carevic in the 58th minute after Justin De Haas conceded the spot kick (56.). In the third minute of second half stoppage time, Leonardo Realpe handled in the area and Chiquinho converted the penalty in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time. The visitors saw more of the ball and tallied 14 attempts but only two were on target, while the hosts forced four saves from 10 efforts. Alverca rise from 12th to 11th and host Moreirense next, while Famalicão stay 8th and visit Santa Clara.

Player of the Match: Chiquinho came off the bench to tilt the game, completing three dribbles and coolly converting the decisive spot kick deep into added time.

Stat of the Match: Lazar Carevic produced three saves, including a penalty stop, keeping Famalicão in contention until stoppage time.

Three Things We Learned: Alverca produced 10 attempts with four on target despite 43.7% possession, making the most of their moments. Famalicão controlled 56.3% possession and fired 14 attempts, yet only two tested the goalkeeper. Substitutions mattered as Chiquinho's introduction changed the rhythm for the hosts, while Roméo Beney and Simon Elisor added late energy for the visitors.