OffsAIde
·30 January 2026
Samu's penalty lifts Vitória S.C. past Moreirense as Charles shines

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·30 January 2026

Match in Five Sentences: Vitória S.C. beat Moreirense 1-0 in Liga Portugal. Samu converted from the spot in the 66th minute after Alioune Ndoye was fouled by Mateja Stjepanović. The visitors pushed late, but Charles saved Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa's header in the second minute of second half stoppage time. Despite having less possession, the hosts leaned on Charles' five saves while Moreirense registered five shots on target. Vitória S.C. rise from ninth to eighth and visit Arouca next, while Moreirense stay sixth before hosting Gil Vicente.
Player of the Match: Charles anchored the clean sheet with five saves, including a crucial stop in second half stoppage time that protected the lead.
Stat of the Match: Charles produced five saves, a decisive platform on a night when Vitória S.C. managed only two efforts on target.
Three Things We Learned: Samu's half-time introduction changed the game and he decided it from the spot. Vitória S.C. won 73.1% of their aerial duels, which helped them deal with late crosses. Moreirense had 57.0% possession and 10 attempts, yet every one of their five shots on target was saved.








































