The Moita municipal walking football team opened its first Taça Nacional de Walking Football campaign on Oct. 31 with a 1-0 defeat to SC Farense followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw against FC Ferreiras, SAPO reported. The two opening rounds were played at the Academia training center in the Algarve, with the Algarve Football Association organizing the competition.

The result leaves the Moita side, made up of players representing the municipality, with one point from its first two matches in the competitive national walking football tournament.

Debut Loss to Algarve Champions Farense

In the first match, Moita faced SC Farense, the Algarve Football Association champion with an established walking football program in the region. The more experienced side prevailed 1-0.

Late Equalizer Secures 2-2 Draw Against Ferreiras

The second game against FC Ferreiras produced the more dramatic finish. Moita led at halftime but conceded the Ferreiras comeback in the second half. The municipal team equalized before the final whistle to seal a 2-2 draw, with António Estrela and Luís Candeias scoring Moita’s goals.

The match is described as one contested until the final minute, with the equalizer arriving just before the end of play.

Municipal Project Targets Active Aging for Players Over 50

The team competes as part of a Moita municipal project promoting active and healthy aging. The initiative is open to men and women over 50 and aims to encourage sports participation and community involvement among older residents.

Beja Fixtures Set for November 21

Moita returns to the competition on Nov. 21 in Beja, where it will face FC Serpa and CCD Vale Milhaços in the next rounds of the Taça Nacional. Further details on the fixtures were not available in the reporting.