VAR check and early penalty save headline Casa Pia v Moreirense stalemate | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Casa Pia and Moreirense drew 1-1 in Liga Portugal at the Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior. In the third minute, André Ferreira saved Cassiano's penalty before Cassiano finished from Gaizka Larrazabal's cross (40.). After the restart, VAR confirmed the spot kick (59.), and Alan levelled from the penalty spot (62.). Moreirense carried the greater threat with 63.6% possession and six shots on target to two. The visitors rise from eighth to seventh and host Nacional next, while Casa Pia visit Estoril.

Player of the Match: André Ferreira set the tone with a penalty save in the third minute from Cassiano and was tidy in possession, completing 26 of 29 passes.

Stat of the Match: Patrick Sequeira produced five saves, a busy night that preserved a point for Casa Pia.

Three Things We Learned: A VAR check for handball preceded the equaliser from the spot, showing how reviews can swing tight games. Moreirense finished with 12 attempts and 63.6% possession, reflecting their control of territory and tempo. Larrazabal's delivery remains a weapon, supplying the assist for Cassiano and with Casa Pia completing 42.9% of their 14 crosses.