Jovane Borges brace sinks Famalicão after VAR check | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Estrela Amadora beat Famalicão 3-2. In the eighth minute, Luan Patrick put through his own net to hand the hosts the lead. Kikas levelled (10.) and Jovane Borges turned it around (24.) before Sorriso headed an equaliser (27.), then after the restart Borges struck the decisive goal which stood after a VAR review (51.). Despite 61.0% possession and 22 attempts, the hosts could not convert dominance as Estrela finished clinically. Estrela Amadora rise from 14th to ninth and host Braga next, while Famalicão remain sixth and visit Alverca next.

Player of the Match: Jovane Borges decided the game with two composed finishes, including a second half winner that survived a VAR check, from two shots on target.

Stat of the Match: Estrela Amadora scored three goals from six total attempts, a ruthless display of finishing.

Three Things We Learned: Famalicão's delivery was relentless, with 39 crosses and 48.7% accuracy. Renan Ribeiro made four saves as Estrela limited the hosts to five shots on target from 22 attempts. The woodwork twice denied the hosts in the second half, with Leonardo Realpe and Yassir Zabiri both striking the bar.