Mafra edges Louletano on stoppage-time goal from Leandro Alves
MAFRA, Portugal (Interstat) — Mafra edged Louletano 2-1 on Saturday at Estádio Municipal de Mafra, using a stoppage-time goal from Leandro Alves to complete the comeback. Luca Gaag gave Louletano the lead in the 31st minute, and Mamor Niang equalized for Mafra in the 37th. Martim Cruz assisted Louletano’s goal, while Moussa Camara set up one Mafra goal. Leandro Alves then scored in the first minute of stoppage time. Louletano is now 1-4-2 in the competition and 3-5-2 across all competitions. Mafra is 3-1-3 in the competition and 5-1-4 overall. Mafra brought on Ba, Neves and Matos, while Louletano introduced Teixeira, Carlinhos, Dede, Daniel Paulino and Goncalves. Louletano entered after a 2-2 draw with Atletico CP, while Mafra came in after a 3-3 draw at Caldas. The teams met in Portugal’s Liga 3. The substitutions changed both sides after halftime, but Mafra protected its late advantage at home.