Borges header lifts Estrela Amadora past Santa Clara | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Estrela Amadora beat Santa Clara 1-0 at the Estádio José Gomes. In the 59th minute, Jovane Borges glanced in a cross from Jefferson Encada. Estrela Amadora's double change at the break, introducing Ianis Stoica and Sydney Van Hooijdonk (46.), tilted the game their way. Renan Ribeiro produced four saves as the hosts defended stoutly. Estrela Amadora climb to 11th from 14th and visit Vitória S.C. next, while Santa Clara stay 16th and host Benfica.

Player of the Match: Renan Ribeiro kept Estrela Amadora in control with four saves and assured handling under pressure, anchoring a clean sheet.

Stat of the Match: Jefferson Encada delivered two key passes, his creativity capped by the assist for the winner.

Three Things We Learned: Santa Clara attempted 17 shots with 55.3% possession but could not find a way past Ribeiro. Estrela Amadora made 28 clearances, underlining a low-block performance that protected their lead. Substitute Ianis Stoica injected threat after the interval with three attempts, two of them on target.