Pre‑season setbacks test Casa Pia at Pina Manique, seeking rhythm
On Saturday, 1 August, the Casa Pia squad gathered at the Pina Manique stadium for two pre‑season fixtures, only to leave empty‑handed after defeats in both matches. The side, preparing for the upcoming campaign, faced a harsh test as the opposition proved too strong.
The first defeat came at the hands of Feirense, a club competing in the Segunda Liga, leaving Casa Pia} unable to find a breakthrough.
The second loss was suffered against Leixões, also from the Segunda Liga, confirming a difficult start for the visitors at Pina Manique} and underscoring the challenges ahead in the Liga}.