Marítimo W secured the 1a Divisão - Women title with a 1-0 victory over Albergaria/Durit W in the final, a result that hinged on a single second-half goal. The Lemeister model had entered the match with a draw as the most probable outcome at 44 per cent, while a home win was assessed at 31 per cent. This made the outcome a deviation from the forecast, though not an extreme one, and the narrow margin aligned with the model's projection of a tight contest where neither side was expected to score more than once.
The decisive moment arrived in the 72nd minute when C. Ferreira scored for Marítimo W, with F. Sisse credited with the assist. That proved to be the only goal of the match, and without further data on shots, possession, or expected goals, the narrative of the contest rests almost entirely on that solitary strike. The absence of statistical detail means it is not possible to state which team created more chances or controlled the territorial battle. However, the outcome reflects a match in which defensive organisation prevailed, with both sides failing to generate multiple clear opportunities.
Discipline was also a notable feature of the final. The match produced no yellow or red cards, indicating a contest played with control and restraint despite the high stakes. Marítimo W made four substitutions to Albergaria/Durit W's three, suggesting both benches were used to influence the game as it progressed. The home side's ability to protect their lead after the 72nd minute will have required concentration and structure, particularly given that the final was staged in Funchal, offering Marítimo W the advantage of a home fixture.
No player match ratings were provided in the data, so individual analysis is limited to the two nameable players involved in the goal. C. Ferreira will be remembered as the match-winner, the player who delivered the decisive contribution in a final where opportunities appeared scarce. F. Sisse's assist was equally important, providing the service that allowed the goal to materialise. Without ratings for the goalkeepers or defenders, it is not possible to single out any individual for the clean sheet, but the Marítimo W defence and goalkeeper collectively ensured that Albergaria/Durit W were kept scoreless across the full 90 minutes.
The result means Marítimo W finish the season as champions of the 1a Divisão - Women, lifting the trophy in the final round. For Albergaria/Durit W, defeat in the final will be a bitter end to a campaign that brought them to the decisive match. The Lemeister model's pre-match read of a draw as the most likely outcome proved incorrect, but the narrow 1-0 margin reflects how evenly matched these two sides were on the day. Without a broader set of statistics, the full tactical story of the final remains partially hidden, but the outcome is clear: Marítimo W capitalised on one moment of quality, and that was enough to secure the title.
