Pacos de Ferreira 0–2 AVS Futebol SAD
International Club Friendly – 25 July 2026, 17:30

AVS Futebol SAD kicked off their pre‑season campaign in confident fashion with a comfortable 2‑0 victory over Portuguese second‑tier side Pacos de Ferreira. The match, played behind closed doors at Pacos de Ferreira’s training complex, served as an important test for both squads ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, AVS looked the sharper side, controlling possession and creating several early chances. Pacos de Ferreira, still integrating new signings, struggled to find their rhythm against a well‑organized AVS midfield. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when a swift counter‑attack caught the Pacos defence out of shape. AVS’s forward calmly slotted past the goalkeeper to make it 1‑0.

The visitors doubled their lead just before half‑time. A corner kick was flicked on at the near post, and the unmarked centre‑back nodded home from close range. Pacos de Ferreira had no answer and failed to register a shot on target in the entire first half.

Second Half Control

AVS continued to dominate after the interval. They controlled the tempo, kept the ball well, and limited Pacos to long‑range efforts that never troubled the goalkeeper. The hosts’ best chance came in the 67th minute when a free‑kick was headed just wide, but it was a rare moment of danger.

AVS introduced several substitutes in the final half‑hour, but the scoreline remained unchanged. The clean sheet and commanding display will please the coaching staff as they continue to build fitness and tactical understanding.

Key Takeaways

• AVS Futebol SAD looks sharp in attack and solid at the back, a promising sign for their league campaign.
• Pacos de Ferreira will need to improve their defensive organisation and creativity in the final third before competitive matches begin.
• Both managers treated the friendly as a pure fitness exercise, with no serious injuries reported.

This friendly result gives AVS a morale boost ahead of further pre‑season tests, while Pacos de Ferreira will look to learn from the defeat in their next outing.