The U18 team of O Elvas showcased their dominance in the District Championship with a commanding 5-1 victory against FC Crato this Saturday, January 4, at the Crato Municipal Stadium. The blue-and-gold squad demonstrated resilience and offensive power, even after being reduced to 10 players following a red card in the 19th minute. The victory was achieved with two goals in the first half and three more in the second, solidifying the team’s unbeaten record in the competition.
First Half: Blue and Gold Domination
O Elvas started the match with great intensity, opening the scoring just two minutes into the game. A few time after, the team doubled their lead, making it 2-0.
Despite being reduced to 10 players in the 19th minute, the knights maintained control of the match. FC Crato managed to reduce the deficit in the 29th minute, but O Elvas headed into halftime with a 2-1 lead and full confidence.
Second Half: Securing the Victory
In the second half, O Elvas proved that even with a numerical disadvantage, they could impose their game. The team added three more goals, ending the match with an emphatic 5-1 scoreline. The final goal, scored in the 90+3 minute, came from one of the Sub-19 players reinforcing the squad, highlighting the club’s strength in player transitions between age groups.
Unbeaten and Leading the Championship
With this win, the U18 team now has 18 points from six matches, leading the District Championship standings. Their consistency and ability to overcome challenges underline their ambitions to clinch the title.
Upcoming Challenges
The U18 squad will next face SC Estrela on January 11 at 3:00 PM in the 4th round of the AF Portalegre Cup, a competition where they also remain unbeaten.
Meanwhile, the U19 team, competing in the National Championship Division II, is set to play on January 18 against Clube Oriental de Lisboa in a key match for their battle at the top of the standings.
The strong performances of O Elvas’ youth teams continue to highlight the club’s commitment to developing talent and achieving sporting success.