Alverca 0, Famalicao 1

VILA NOVA DE FAMALICÃO, Portugal (Interstat) — Umar Abubakar’s second-half goal lifted Famalicao to a 1-0 victory over Alverca on Saturday in the Primeira Liga season opener at Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho. Abubakar, a forward, scored in the 83rd minute off an assist from midfielder Tommie van de Looi, breaking a scoreless stalemate that had defined much of the contest. The goal was the only one of the match, as Famalicao’s defense held Alverca without a shot on target for the entire second half. The home side controlled possession early but struggled to break down Alverca’s compact defensive block.… Read more...