Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Estadio Carlos Osorio , Oliveira de Azemeis
TV: Sport TV1, Sport TV Multiscreen, DAZN Japan
Bruno Silva 3'
P. Martelo 81'
J. Victor 67'
Joao Caiado 90+2'
J. Silva 32'
D. Pereira 43'
Bura 71'
A. Diallo 74'
Costinha 6'
Fernandinho 16'
Rafael 45'
G. Cardoso 61'
J. Pinto 65'
J. Pinto 76'
Anilson 81'
J. Pinto 76'
Full time

Late Drama as Pacos Ferreira's Stoppage-Time Strike Steals Point in Thriller at Oliveirense

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A match brimming with incident, discipline, and dramatic twists saw Oliveirense and Pacos Ferreira play out a pulsating 2-2 draw at Estádio Carlos Osório on Sunday morning, each side taking turns with the lead before a last-gasp equalizer shattered home hopes.

The contest exploded into life almost immediately. Bruno Silva put Oliveirense in front with just three minutes gone, capping a slick move initiated by João Silva. The energetic start set the tone for a first half that bristled with intensity and physicality—referee Tiago Martins was kept busy, booking four players before the interval, including Oliveirense’s own João Silva and Diogo Pereira and, for the visitors, Costinha, Fernandinho, and Rafael Vieira.

Despite trailing, Pacos Ferreira settled and emerged stronger after the break, their efforts rewarded midway through the second period. J. Victor found the net in the 67th minute, punishing a momentary lapse in the Oliveirense back three. The visitors’ celebrations were tempered by a mounting disciplinary toll; by full-time, Pacos Ferreira had accumulated a staggering seven yellow cards, a red, and numerous on-the-edge challenges.

The match's emotional core unraveled over its final quarter. In the 76th minute, João Pinto—already booked—was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge, leaving Pacos Ferreira down to ten men. That numerical deficit was exploited swiftly. With nine minutes left, Pedro Martelo reestablished Oliveirense’s lead, seemingly sealing a vital home win for a club seeking to sustain its promising home record and climb out of mid-table obscurity.

But the drama was not yet done. Deep into stoppage time, João Caiado pounced, rifling in an equalizer at 90+2’ that sent the away end into ecstasy and denied Oliveirense what would have been a cathartic victory. There was still time for more controversy—Pacos Ferreira's Rafael Vieira thought he had scored the winner moments later, but a tight VAR call disallowed the effort for offside, preserving the stalemate.

The draw leaves Oliveirense unbeaten in their last seven at home, but they will rue missed chances and a failure to capitalize on their man advantage late on. For Pacos Ferreira, the point is hard-won and crucial—they remain near the foot of the table, but the manner of their fightback could serve as a springboard for their campaign.

Key Players:

  • Bruno Silva (Oliveirense): Opened the scoring and was a constant creative threat.
  • Pedro Martelo (Oliveirense): Seemed to deliver a winner before the late twist.
  • João Pinto (Pacos Ferreira): Dismissed at a crucial juncture, his red card nearly proved fatal, but teammates salvaged a vital point.

Implications:

  • Oliveirense climb, but slowly, while Pacos Ferreira’s resilience under pressure offers hope in their relegation battle.

Match coverage and statistics confirmed by official livescore sources. For extended highlights and match recap videos, see official Liga Portugal 2 YouTube and major sports recap channels with established followings (e.g., MaisFutebol, Canal 11) for authenticated video content—not included here due to match recency and channel requirements.

Team Lineups

Oliveirense
3-4-3
COACH
Unknown
31
Ricardo Ribeiro
75
Nuno Namora
4
Bura
13
Vasco Santos
19
Armando Lopes
99
Sabino
14
Diogo Pereira
21
Joao Silva
10
Bruno Silva
9
Pedro Martelo
Pacos Ferreira
4-3-3
COACH
Unknown
28
Marafona
15
Leandro Dias
77
Rafael Vieira
2
Gonçalo Cardoso
21
Anilson
33
Fernandinho Conceição
26
Nuno Cunha
13
João Pinto
30
Costinha
7
Diego Fernandes
90
Ronaldo Afonso

Oliveirense Substitutes

6 Idrissa Dioh
M
8 Manga Foe Ondoa
M
11 Joanderson
M
16 Amadou Diallo
D
17 Lucas Henrique
M
22 Tyler Keating
D
23 Gustavo Silva
F
25 Tomoya Takahashi
M
40 Nitai Greis
G

Pacos Ferreira Substitutes

3 Diegão
D
5 Andre Sousa
D
6 João Caiado
M
9 Joao Victor
F
10 Matheus Martins
M
19 Fernando Gomes
M
22 Miguel Mota
D
23 Tiago Ferreira
D
53 Pedro Rafael Oliveira
G

Match Statistics

4
Yellow Cards
7
0
Red Cards
1