The quiet hum of pre-season football often holds more lessons than the roar of league matches. It’s a time for teams to sharpen their edges, to test new plays, and to introduce fresh faces. This past Saturday, two squads preparing for the 2nd Liga grind stepped onto the pitch at Estádio Marcolino Castro in Santa Maria da Feira, eager to see where they stood.
Académico de Viseu faced off against Feirense in one of these important tune-ups. The game was tight, a real tussle for dominance. The breakthrough came shortly after the halftime whistle. In the 47th minute, Académico de Viseu’s Robinho found the back of the net. He took a clever pass from Bruno Silva and made it count, sealing a 1-0 victory for his team.
Halftime itself brought a bit of excitement for the home crowd. Feirense took the chance to show off their latest signing. Defender Daouba Doumbia, a 23-year-old from Mali, made his debut appearance for the club. He adds another strong option to Coach Ricardo Costa’s defensive lineup. Doumbia previously played for Alavés in Spain, after spending time with San Ignacio.
Now, with the friendlies behind them, both teams are looking ahead to the serious business of the 2nd Liga. Feirense will kick off their campaign on Sunday, August 10, with an away trip to face FC Porto B. Kick-off is set for 6:00 PM. Académico de Viseu also starts their league journey on the same day. They will travel to take on União de Leiria, with their match also starting at 6:00 PM. The real tests are about to begin.
