In August, in Ovar, only 1st place
A packed Marques da Silva. The Vareiro spirit in full force. And an opponent — CF U. Lamas — who came to Ovar without the tools to counter the home side's strength. The 2nd matchday of the Campeonato de Portugal 2026/27 ran almost entirely in one direction: towards the Lamas goal.
1st half — constant pressure, goal right on half-time
AD Ovarense came out determined. At 15 minutes, the Marques da Silva erupted with the first major Vareiro chance. Shortly after, at 37, the game was already almost one-sided — the Vareiros attacking in a high block, pushing Lamas back into their own half. Only the goal was missing.
The goal would come right on half-time. At 45+3, a penalty with no room for doubt in favour of AD Ovarense. At 45+5, Rúben Fonseca, the number 9, converted with authority — 1-0 and justice served.
2nd half — Ovarense in control, Lamas with no answer
At 60 minutes, Lamas's only dangerous move: Kbarrane put together a good combination down the flank, but the Vareiro defence was well positioned and cleared the danger.
At 68, another dangerous effort — from AD Ovarense alone — going close to the Lamas post.
Rui Duarte made changes in attack and midfield:
- 75' — Rúben Fonseca off, Leandro Tigre on
- 76' — Diogo Barbosa off, Bavikson on
- 78' — Vitinha off, Guilherme Vasconcelos on
At 80, a shot grazing the post — a huge scare at the Lamas goal, the ball passing just centimetres from the woodwork.
At 82 minutes, CF U. Lamas's feeble attempts were comfortably dealt with by the Vareiro defence. The Vareiros maintained control of the game without any further alarms until the final whistle.
Scoreline
AD Ovarense 1 - 0 CF U. Lamas
Goals: Rúben Fonseca (45+5, pen)
In August, in Ovar, there is no Carnival.
Final whistle
FINAL WHISTLE AT THE MARQUES DA SILVA! AD Ovarense wrap up the match with a 1-0 victory, three well-earned points, and a Marques da Silva on its feet applauding. In August, in Ovar, there is no Carnival.