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AVS secures a hard-fought victory over Guimarães in a tense encounter
Vila das Aves, August 25, 2024 – Clube Desportivo das Aves (AVS) secured a crucial victory against Vitória de Guimarães in a thrilling match at the Estádio Clube Desportivo das Aves. Nene’s lone goal in the 74th minute, assisted by Lucas Piazon, was enough to give the home team all three points.
The match was characterized by intensity and midfield battles, as both teams fought for victory. In the first half, referee Joao Pedro Pinheiro from Portugal had to caution J. Lucca of AVS in the 30th minute and Kiki of the same team in the 46th minute.
The second half saw numerous substitutions from both sides, as managers looked for fresh legs and a change of momentum. Guimarães controlled possession, but it was AVS who broke the deadlock thanks to Nene’s brilliance.
The final minutes were nerve-wracking, with both teams searching for a winning goal. Guimarães pressed for an equalizer, but AVS defended intelligently and effectively.
The match ended with a 1-0 victory for AVS, giving them crucial three points in the Primeira Liga.
Match statistics:
* AVS: 35% possession, 10 shots (2 on target, 6 off target), 3 corners, 16 fouls, 2 yellow cards, None red cards.
* Guimaraes: 65% possession, 15 shots (6 on target, 6 off target), 6 corners, 14 fouls, 3 yellow cards, None red cards.
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Substitutions guimaraes: at minute 46 M. Villanueva came in and J. Fernandes went out., at minute 63 N. Santos came in and T. Arcanjo went out., at minute 69 N. Oliveira came in and J. Ramirez went out., at minute 69 J. Mendes came in and Samu went out., at minute 81 Gustavo came in and Manu went out.
Substitutions avs: at minute 53 J. Grau came in and J. Lucca went out., at minute 72 Tunde Akinsola came in and E. Veiga went out., at minute 72 G. Mendonca came in and G. Aburjania went out., at minute 80 J. Teixeira came in and Lucas Piazon went out., at minute 80 Y. Mena came in and Nene went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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