*by: Arménio Pereira A game of afflicted teams, separated by one point in the league table - below them only AVS - this was also a test of the psychological capacity of Tondela and Casa Pia. Especially from the home team, who on Monday had lost in stoppage time against Nacional in Madeira after missing two penalties. Therefore, the teams were asked to have a cool head to match the low temperature that was felt at the João Cardoso Stadium. RECALL THE GAME MOVIE Both entered with the desire to take control of the match. Casa Pia had more possession of the ball, until the 25th minute of the game, but it was Tondela who had the two best scoring opportunities. Maranhão was unmarked on the right (8m) by Hugo Félix and, inside the area, he shot for an easy save by Ricardo Batista. In the next minute, the same protagonists in the play, with Pedro Maranhão arriving slightly late to Félix's pass. Casa Pia's response only came close to half an hour, through Larrazabal (26m), with a shot at Bernardo Fontes inside the area. In response, in an insistent move on the left, Ivan Cavaleiro crossed for a header past Jordy (38m). The last dangerous shot came for Casa Pia, through Oukili (42m). Tondela appeared more bold when the match resumed, that is, faster on the ball, with Cavaleiro on the left side gaining predominance. And it was on a cross from the Tondela winger that an opponent touched the ball with his hand (56m). The referee had no doubts in awarding the maximum punishment. In the conversion, and after the two missed penalties in the previous round, Ivan Cavaleiro opened the scoring in an impeccable way. Everything seemed to be heading towards the necessary decompression for the home team, but it wasn't like that, as four minutes later a cross from the left was enough for Larrazabal to appear unmarked in the area and reestablish the tie (61m). Tondela became insecure, the players started to make more mistakes and Casa Pia didn't take long to turn the score around. Long cross on the right and, at the far post, Nhaga (69m) appeared to put his team in front. Guided ball from Larrazabal for Nhaga to complete the geese's comeback 🕹️#sporttvportugal #LIGAnaSPORTTV #ligaportugalbetclic #CDTondela #CasaPiaAC #betanolp pic.twitter.com/ubJwO6bB0x — sport tv (@sporttvportugal) December 21, 2025 The 2-1 was a hard blow to Tondela's aspirations, who never again managed to have the foresight to approach Ricardo Batista's goal. Still, Cícero and Hodge threatened the draw, the first with a header (78m), the second with a frontal shot (85m). In both situations, the ball went over the top. In the seven minutes of added time, Casa Pia knew how to turn the game in their favor and Goulart even headed the ball towards Bernardo Fontes' goal with great danger. The last opportunity belonged to Tondela's goalkeeper, who went into the opposite area to try to equalize. Tondela continues to have a difficult life in the League. FIGURE: Nhaga (Casa Pia) Before scoring the goal, he was always the player who gave his opponents the most problems. Short feint, refined technique and ease of shooting. When he had a clear opportunity to score, he didn't waste it, with a subtle touch full of intention to give Casa Pia the three points. MOMENT: Casa Pia's reaction to Tondela's goal In less than 10 minutes, the Lisbon team turned the score around after Tondela's opening goal. From the second goal onwards, Casa Pia was always the team that knew how to have more head to get the three points.