Decisive figure salvages late point for Santa Clara | OneFootball

Serginho won a penalty in the 84th minute and later converted it to earn Santa Clara a 2-2 draw at Tondela.

From the spot, the midfielder went low to the bottom right, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way (88.). It capped a persistent second half display that kept Santa Clara advancing into dangerous areas.

Sustained involvement underpinned the moment. Serginho finished with three attempts and five touches in the box, plus 36 successful passes from 44. Crucially, 16 of those found the final third, repeatedly moving Tondela's block around and setting the platform for the late push.

The numbers matched the eye test. He was fouled three times, including for the decisive award, and kept offering a passing option between the lines. That blend of ball security and penalty box presence made him the standout influence when the game tilted late on.

Santa Clara host Vitória S.C. next, while Tondela welcome Rio Ave.