Alverca claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over CD Tondela in the Portuguese Primera Liga at the Complexo Desportivo do FC Alverca on September 13th. A late goal secured a dramatic win for the home side, sending their fans into raptures. The match appeared to be heading for a goalless draw until a moment of magic in the final ten minutes, a stunning long-range strike that found the top corner. Tondela had no time to respond, giving Alverca a precious three points in their fight for survival. This result provides a massive boost for Alverca's morale early in the season.