Moreirense vs GD Estoril Praia

Moreirense ended a two-month winless streak with a gritty 1-0 victory over Estoril on Matchday 30 of the Liga Portugal Betclic, a fortunate deflection in the first quarter-hour proving to be all they needed at Estádio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. Alanzinho's 12th-minute shot from outside the box glanced off Estoril defender Tsoungui and wrong-footed goalkeeper Martin Turk to break the deadlock. Estoril came closest to an equaliser when Pedro Carvalho rattled the post in the 29th minute, and Turk made several sharp stops to keep his side in the contest. Moreirense 'keeper André Ferreira was also tested but held firm. No red cards or penalties complicated matters — just resilient defending from the hosts. The three points lift Moreirense into eighth place, leapfrogging Estoril in the standings. For the visitors, a fourth consecutive defeat heaps further pressure on manager Ian Cathro with the season drawing to a close.