Maracás strikes late as Moreirense edge Santa Clara | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Moreirense beat Santa Clara 1-0 in Liga Portugal. Maracás settled it in the 87th minute, a right-footed strike from outside the box after a corner, assisted by Diogo Travassos. Brenner went close in the first minute of second half stoppage time as the visitors chased an equaliser. Santa Clara had eight attempts but none on target, while Moreirense scored with their only effort on target. Moreirense stay sixth and visit Vitória S.C. next, while Santa Clara remain 14th and host Estoril.

Player of the Match: Maracás decided the contest with the late winner and anchored the defence with eight clearances, five aerial wins and 34 of 36 passes completed.

Stat of the Match: Moreirense made 39 clearances, highlighting a defence-first display that set up the late winner.

Three Things We Learned: Moreirense managed only three attempts yet converted their single on-target effort. Santa Clara were caught offside five times and their best opening saw Vinicius hit the bar (21.). Set pieces mattered, with the winner arriving after a corner and both teams finishing with five corners each.