Moreirense edge Estoril as Alan strikes early | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Moreirense beat Estoril 1-0 in Liga Portugal. Alan decided it in the 12th minute with a right-footed finish from outside the box after Afonso Assis's pass. The visitors pushed, striking the woodwork through Pedro Carvalho (29.) and Rafik Guitane (59.), but the equaliser never came. Despite enjoying more of the ball, Estoril managed only four attempts to Moreirense's 11 as the hosts carried the greater threat. The result lifts Moreirense from ninth to seventh, while Estoril slip to ninth, with Moreirense visiting Benfica next and Estoril hosting Famalicão.

Player of the Match: Alan was decisive, scoring the winner and adding two shots on target plus two key passes in a busy display.

Stat of the Match: Estoril registered one shot on target, despite 57.3% possession.

Three Things We Learned: Diogo Travassos created four key passes and completed two accurate crosses, giving Moreirense a constant outlet on the right. Martin Turk made three saves to keep Estoril in contention. Afonso Assis not only supplied the assist but also completed 32 accurate passes before being withdrawn in the second half.