Decisive figure unlocks Estoril for AVS | OneFootball

Diego Duarte broke the deadlock in the 54th minute with a right-footed finish, setting AVS on their way to a 3-0 win over Estoril.

The forward had an effort blocked from close range before he stayed alive in the box and swept low into the bottom left from the centre (54.). That moment flipped a tight game and gave AVS the platform they needed.

Duarte then stretched Estoril's back line on transitions, offering an outlet that relieved pressure and carried AVS up the pitch. His movement between the centre-backs created lanes for counters and forced the visitors to retreat.

He finished with two attempts, both inside the area, and hit the target once. He also completed two dribbles and three successful final third passes, underlining how he connected attacks and kept AVS threatening despite limited possession.

With Estoril holding 70.7% of the ball, Duarte's timing and positioning were crucial to tilt the game AVS's way, turning long defensive spells into chances in seconds.

AVS visit Benfica next. Estoril host Gil Vicente.