Alverca held as woodwork and VAR keep stalemate intact | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Alverca 0-0 AVS in Liga Portugal. In the first minute, Figueiredo headed wide from Lincoln Henrique's cross. After the restart, Roni hit the right post (46.) and a VAR check in the eighth minute of second half stoppage time changed nothing. The hosts had 68.8% possession and 17 attempts but only two on target as Adriel and a packed defence stood firm. Alverca stay 10th and visit Gil Vicente next, while AVS remain 18th and host Santa Clara.

Player of the Match: Aderllan Santos marshalled AVS's defence superbly, winning eight aerials and making 10 clearances while helping to register 11 possessions won in a commanding clean sheet display.

Stat of the Match: AVS made 48 clearances, a volume that underlined how their deep defending earned a point.

Three Things We Learned: Alverca dominated the ball with 68.8% possession yet produced only two shots on target. Roni was AVS's main outlet, striking the post right after half time and finishing with three attempts. Wide supply defined the hosts' plan, with eight corners and 39 crosses at 23.1% accuracy.