Alverca 1, Tondela 1

TONDELA, Portugal (Interstat) — In a frenetic and ill-tempered season opener that defied pregame projections, Tondela and Alverca played to a 1-1 draw Friday afternoon at Estádio João Cardoso in Primeira Liga action. The match, which featured a flurry of late cards and a pivotal red card, saw both teams secure a point after a contest that was statistically expected to favor the home side heavily. According to the Interstat ELO system, Tondela entered with an 84.50 percent probability to win, though the firm’s game simulator had accurately projected the eventual 1-1 scoreline. The visiting Alverca side struck with stunning… Read more...