Match Centre

Despite dominating possession (65%) and outshooting Alverca 13 to 14, Famalicao were undone by their inefficiency in front of goal. Their 0.4 expected goals (xG) highlights their wastefulness, converting just one of their two shots on target. Alverca, by contrast, were ruthlessly clinical, scoring four times from a 2.92 xG, indicating their ability to create and finish high-quality chances.

Tactically, Alverca’s compact 3-4-3 formation allowed them to absorb Famalicao’s pressure and strike on the counter. Francisco Chiquinho opened the scoring in the 14th minute, setting the tone for Alverca’s efficiency. Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos (56’), Vivaldo Semedo (77’), and André Vidigal’s penalty (85’) completed the rout, with Alverca capitalizing on defensive lapses and set pieces.

The decisive stat lies in shot conversion: Alverca converted 29% of their shots (5 on target), while Famalicao managed just 7.7%. Famalicao’s 65% possession yielded minimal threat, underscoring their inability to turn dominance into goals.