Estoril Praia lost to Mafra 2-1 in a friendly match held at the Estoril Praia stadium. The game was marked by balance, with the goals being scored in the first half. Forward Lucas Rodrigues opened the scoring for Mafra and it was also Estoril Praia's most advanced player, João Carlos, who restored equality to the score at 35 minutes. Already close to the interval, there was room for a second goal from Lucas, which guaranteed the victory for Mafra. Estoril Praia, 15th in the League, returns to competition in the opening game of the 26th round, with the reception to Gil Vicente, next Friday, March 31, at 20:15. Mafra, 14th in League 2, will also return to official competition on the same weekend, more precisely on Saturday, April 1, at 12:45, receiving Benfica B, in the 26th round game of the second professional tier of Portuguese football. The defeat to Mafra can be a warning for Estoril Praia, which needs to improve its performance to achieve its goals in the League. The friendly match was an opportunity for Estoril Praia to test its team and strategies, and now it's important to learn from the mistakes and prepare for the next challenges. Estoril Praia has a talented squad, with players like João Carlos, and needs to find the right way to play to achieve the desired results. The next match against Gil Vicente will be an important challenge for Estoril Praia, and it's essential that the team is well prepared and motivated to achieve victory. Estoril Praia's coach will have to make some adjustments to the team's strategy to get the best out of his players. The team's fans will be hoping for a better performance in the next match, and Estoril Praia will need to work hard to achieve a positive result.