Estoril gave Tondela two goals, managed to equalize before the first half hour, but then, despite intense dominance, they found it extremely difficult to play against the strong wind that was felt in Amoreira and were unable to achieve a comeback. A solid stop from Ian Cathro's team which, despite everything, with these two goals, now boasts the status of the second best attack in the League, with 43 goals, just behind two-time champions Sporting (54). Check out the GAME MOVIE A bucket of cold water for Ian Cathro's team, which had been on a run of three consecutive victories and great performances, with a devastating attack, with 15 goals scored in the last four games, but this afternoon had to stop from deep in an atypical game marked by difficult weather conditions. A game that started without rain (there was still a deluge halfway through), but with a very strong wind, with strong gusts pushing Ian Cathro's team to attack. In fact, the Canarinhos, with just one change in relation to the thrashing of Santa Clara, entered the game with everything, quickly installing themselves in Tondela's midfield with a very high block. A strategy that seemed risky, but the favorable wind gave some reassurance. Tondela was limited to defending with ten players around the area in the face of the enormous struggle of the Canarinhos, but, the first time Tondela came out to play, in the 12th minute, they scored the goal. Good combination between Rodrigo Conceição and Makan Aïko on the left, with the French reinforcement crossing to the second post. Pedro Amaral tried to intercept the ball, but Maranhão threw it into the back of the net. ⚽ GOLOFerro 29'I Liga (#21) | Estoril (2)-2 Tondela#LigaPortugalBetclic #VSPORTSLPBETCLIC #EPOCA2526 #DAY2121 #GDEPCDT #GDEP #CDTAll videos 👉 https://t.co/mgg5BKzox4 pic.twitter.com/zkl9151QgQ — VSPORTS (@vsports_pt) February 7, 2026 A goal against the run of play and then another soon after. Following a great pass from Cícero, Maranhão stands out on the right, invades the area and scores twice in the game. In just five minutes, Tondela scored two goals and called into question the strategy that Cathro put together for this game. ⚽ GOLOPedro Maranhão 16'I Liga (#21) | Estoril 0-(2) Tondela#LigaPortugalBetclic #VSPORTSLPBETCLIC #EPOCA2526 #DAY2121 #GDEPCDT #GDEP #CDTAll videos 👉 https://t.co/mgg5BKzox4 pic.twitter.com/fFULFh3cTZ — VSPORTS (@vsports_pt) February 7, 2026 The truth is that Estoril remained faithful to its principles and, with increasing possession of the ball, continued to harass Bernardo Fontes' area, with the entire team installed in the Beira's midfield. Constant pressure that ended up paying off. Following a good combination on the left, João Carvalho entered the area and reduced the difference with a cross shot, with his right foot, full of class. ⚽ GOLOJoão Carvalho 26'I Liga (#21) | Estoril (1)-2 Tondela#LigaPortugalBetclic #VSPORTSLPBETCLIC #EPOCA2526 #DAY2121 #GDEPCDT #GDEP #CDTAll videos 👉 https://t.co/mgg5BKzox4 pic.twitter.com/WeGanm7fWQ — VSPORTS (@vsports_pt) February 7, 2026 Three more minutes, Pizzi's corner kick, on the right, with Ferro rising to the heights and scoring with a header. In just three minutes, Estoril scored two goals and leveled the result. ⚽ GOLOFerro 29'I Liga (#21) | Estoril (2)-2 Tondela#LigaPortugalBetclic #VSPORTSLPBETCLIC #EPOCA2526 #DAY2121 #GDEPCDT #GDEP #CDTAll videos 👉 https://t.co/mgg5BKzox4 pic.twitter.com/zkl9151QgQ — VSPORTS (@vsports_pt) February 7, 2026 The remaining fifteen minutes in the first half belonged to the Canarians, who were very close to staging a comeback, but Bernardo Fontes, with his defense of the afternoon, deflected Rafik Guitane's shot, which was sealed as a goal. Estoril tried to carry the momentum into the second half, but it took a while to adapt to playing against the strong wind and the first opportunity even fell to Tondela, once again at the feet of Maranhão. However, despite the greatest difficulties, Estoril, now with more patience, grew in the game and pushed Tondela into their area once again. Increasing and once again risky pressure, with Tondela trying to explore the transitions, especially after Kimpioka's entry. Peixinho, just introduced, still had a great opportunity to sign the turnaround and Begraoui also had the third goal at his feet, but the tie didn't break until the end. Estoril ended up paying dearly for the two goals they gave Tondela ahead. Game figure: João Carvalho, with perseverance and class With Estoril losing 2-0, the experienced midfielder never allowed the team to give up, trying to maintain an attack route on the left. It was from this wing that he scored the equalizer, invading the area, before surprising Bernardo Fontes with a crossed and placed shot. What class! Moment of the game: Peixinho fails to comeback Minute 77. Estoril, playing against the wind, insistently looked for the comeback goal and the young striker had everything he needed to be the one to receive the hugs from his teammates, but he shot wide. It was the Canarinhos' best opportunity in the second half. Positive: Makan Aïko is definitely reinforcement Great performance by the French winger who created Tondela's only escape route in the face of constant pressure from Estoril. He opened a door on the left where he often came out to play, with natural emphasis, to assist Maranhão to open the scoring.