OffsAIde
·27 December 2025
Decisive figure clinches it for Estrela Amadora

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·27 December 2025

Jovane Borges settled it in the 51st minute with a right-footed finish after a VAR review, sealing Estrela Amadora's 3-2 victory at Famalicão.
Earlier, Borges had restored the visitors' lead with a left-footed strike into the roof of the net from the centre of the box (24.). The movement mirrored his habit of arriving between centre-backs to attack crosses and loose balls.
After the restart he again found space inside the area to guide a low effort into the bottom right corner (51.). VAR confirmed the goal, and the forward's composure under pressure told at a pivotal moment.
Borges finished with two shots, both on target and both goals, plus three successful dribbles and six possessions won. Those numbers underline how he combined penalty-box instincts with ball carrying to keep Famalicão retreating.
His repeated runs into central pockets and willingness to engage duels disrupted Famalicão's shape, ensuring Estrela Amadora controlled the decisive phases.
Estrela Amadora rise from 14th to 10th in Liga Portugal. They host Braga next. Famalicão visit Alverca next.
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