Unseen hero secures clean sheet for Santa Clara at Casa Pia | OneFootball

Gabriel Batista set the tone in the 36th minute with a sharp save and anchored Santa Clara's clean sheet in a 0-0 draw at Casa Pia.

He first denied a close-range effort with strong hands (36.), standing tall in a crowded box to halt the hosts' best opening before the interval.

Then he pushed away a driven shot from distance (45.). After the restart he reacted again, smothering a strike from the right side of the six-yard area to keep Santa Clara level (55.).

The Brazilian goalkeeper finished with three saves, two from inside the area, and two high claims that eased pressure as Casa Pia sent in 18 crosses. With the home side managing only three attempts on target, his handling underlined calm, decisive work.

Because the visitors' back line protected the centre well and forced efforts from unfavourable angles, Batista's positioning and clean handling ensured Santa Clara controlled the critical moments.

Santa Clara sit 13th and host Braga next. Casa Pia also face Braga in their next fixture.