Decisive figure delivers late winner for Moreirense against Santa Clara | OneFootball

Maracás settled the game in the 87th minute with a right-foot strike from outside the box, giving Moreirense a 1-0 win over Santa Clara.

Early on, the Brazilian defender set the platform with relentless defending. He made six first half clearances and blocked one effort as Moreirense's back line held firm under pressure.

Then came the decisive moment. After a corner was recycled, he stayed high and drove low into the bottom left from range (87.), with Diogo Travassos finding him on the edge.

He finished with the winner and one shot on target, plus eight clearances, five aerials won and six possessions won, underlining how he dominated both boxes when it mattered.

With Santa Clara sending in 16 crosses, his command of the air and assertive positioning at set pieces repeatedly broke up danger and kept Moreirense in control of the key phases.

Moreirense visit Vitória S.C. next, while Santa Clara host Estoril.