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Alverca achieves first victory of the season on visit to Nacional

RTP Notícias12 September 2026 at 16:22

Alverca achieved its first win of the 2026/27 edition of the Portuguese I Liga football, defeating Nacional 3-1 away. This result occurred in the opening of the sixth round of the championship.

The match took place during Alverca's visit to Nacional, with the visiting team securing an emphatic victory by three goals.

Nacional, meanwhile, debuted new coach Alexandre Santos in this match, making his first appearance in charge of the team.

With this result, Alverca leaves behind the negative initial phase of the season, while Nacional faces a project start with a home defeat under the leadership of the new coach.

Why this matters

Alverca fans finally celebrate the first three points of the season, after a difficult start to the campaign. For Nacional, the defeat marks the debut of Alexandre Santos as coach, who will have to work to reverse the team's position in the standings. This result can influence the dynamics of both teams in the upcoming league fixtures.

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