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Santa Clara defeats Famalicão in a tense, card-filled match
Ponta Delgada, Azores – Santa Clara emerged victorious against Famalicão with a 2-1 win at the Estádio de São Miguel in a matchday 33 Primeira Liga clash. The game, officiated by Jose Bessa, was characterized by tension and indiscipline, resulting in a total of 8 yellow cards and 2 red cards.
Wendell was the Santa Clara hero, scoring both goals for his team (minutes 23 and 81). His first goal was assisted by Lucas Soares. Famalicão pulled one back through G. Sa in the 59th minute.
Despite the win, Santa Clara finished the game with one man less after Sidney Lima’s red card in the 83rd minute. Famalicão also ended with 10 men following V. Sejk’s red card in the 45th minute. Santa Clara slightly edged Famalicão in shots (16 to 11), while Famalicão held a slight advantage in possession (52%).
Substitutions santa clara: at minute 30 Edney came in and Diogo Calila went out., at minute 63 Matheusinho came in and Vinicius Lopes went out., at minute 63 Gabriel Silva came in and Ricardinho went out., at minute 63 P. Ferreira came in and Serginho went out., at minute 83 J. Costa came in and Wendell went out.
Substitutions famalicao: at minute 46 Sorriso came in and M. Topic went out., at minute 78 M. De Amorim came in and O. Aranda went out., at minute 78 I. Ba came in and Rafa Soares went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Santa Clara
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