Unseen hero keeps Estrela Amadora at bay for AVS | OneFootball

Adriel set the tone in the 36th minute with a firm parry from long range, anchoring AVS to a goalless draw against Estrela Amadora at the Estádio Clube Desportivo das Aves.

He built from that platform with sharp handling and command of his box, tipping another attempted effort round the post (43.).

After the restart he smothered Sydney Van Hooijdonk's drive from distance (48.). He then climbed to his left to claw away Rodrigo Pinho's header that threatened the top corner (59.).

The Brazilian goalkeeper stayed busy as Estrela Amadora pushed on, blocking Ianis Stoica's effort from the angle (68.) and dropping low to repel Stefan Leković's header late on (87.).

He finished with six saves, including three from inside the box, plus three punches and 16 recoveries, a calm presence behind a defence that faced 16 attempts and a steady stream of crosses.

With the visitors seeing 59.7% of the ball and delivering 31 crosses, his positioning and aerial control kept AVS stable and allowed them to clear their lines and reset under pressure.

AVS visit Alverca next. Estrela Amadora host Gil Vicente.