Santa Clara vs Famalicão

Santa Clara ground out a 1-0 victory at home against Famalicão in what was a disjointed affair at the Estádio de São Miguel. The hosts' early goal proved decisive, though they were made to work for it. Famalicão dominated possession with 68 percent of the ball and peppered Santa Clara with nine corners, but couldn't find a way through. Lucas França was the standout performer for Santa Clara, justifying his place in the side with a tireless display that earned him the man of the match award. The visitors had their chances, particularly in terms of shots on target where they actually had the edge with three compared to Santa Clara's two. But ultimately, one goal was enough to get the job done. Santa Clara's defensive discipline held firm despite being under siege for long periods, and they'll be pleased to take three points from a tricky encounter where they were second best for much of the match.

Santa Clara 1-0 Famalicão was the final score at Estádio de São Miguel, in a game where Santa Clara did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Santa Clara also had the better share of the ball, holding 32% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 12 attempts from Santa Clara against 9 from Famalicão over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Santa Clara, and Famalicão pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.