Match report
Santa Clara Defeats Famalicao 2-1 in Primeira Liga Clash
Santa Clara
2–1
FT
Famalicao
May 10, 2025
Santa Clara secured a hard-fought victory over Famalicao in the latest Primeira Liga showdown. Wendell scored twice for Santa Clara, including the decisive goal that sealed the win despite Famalicao's late push with G. Sa finding the back of the net. The match saw significant changes in momentum, particularly after Famalicao was reduced to ten men due to a violent conduct red card.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Santa Clara 2 - 1 Famalicao
- • Wendell scored both goals for Santa Clara at minutes 23 and 81 respectively.
- • Famalicao's goal was scored by G. Sa in the 58th minute.
- • V. Sejk received a red card for violent conduct, reducing Famalicao to ten men early in extra time.
- • Santa Clara faced challenges with multiple yellow cards including one leading to a second red card for Sidney Lima.
Lineups
Santa Clara
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 Gabriel Batista (G)
- 23 Sidney Lima (D)
- 13 Luís Rocha (D)
- 32 MT (D)
- 42 Lucas Soares (M)
- 35 Serginho (M)
- 6 Adriano Firmino (M)
- 2 Diogo Calila (M)
- 10 Ricardinho (F)
- 29 Wendel (F)
- 70 Vinícius Lopes (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Edney
- 8 Pedro Ferreira
- 7 Matheusinho
- 11 Gabriel Silva
- 17 João Costa
- 21 Frederico Venâncio
- 12 Neneca
- 41 Daniel Borges
- 27 Guilherme Ramos
Famalicao
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 I. Zlobin (G)
- 17 Rodrigo Pinheiro (D)
- 3 L. Realpe (D)
- 16 J. de Haas (D)
- 5 Rafa Soares (D)
- 8 M. Topić (M)
- 6 T. van de Looi (M)
- 23 Gil Dias (M)
- 20 Gustavo Sá (M)
- 11 Óscar Aranda (M)
- 29 V. Sejk (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Sorriso
- 55 I. Ba
- 14 M. De Amorim
- 15 O. Mamageishvili
- 68 Rodrigo Ribeiro
- 88 Samuel Lobato
- 18 O. Liimatta
- 2 Calegari
- 22 Gabriel
Timeline
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23' Santa Clara Goal · Normal GoalWendell · Assist: Adriano Firmino
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26' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardDiogo Calila
Foul
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30' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 1Off: Diogo Calila · On: Edney Henrique
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35' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardLucas Soares
Foul
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38' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardSidney Lima
Foul
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45'+1 Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardLuís Rocha
Argument
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45'+1 Famalicao Card · Red CardV. Sejk
Violent conduct
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46' Famalicao subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Topic · On: Sorriso
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58' Famalicao Goal · Normal GoalG. Sa
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63' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 2Off: Serginho · On: P. Ferreira
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63' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 3Off: Vinicius Lopes · On: Matheusinho
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63' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 4Off: Ricardinho · On: Gabriel Silva
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65' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardMatheus Araújo
Foul
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78' Famalicao subst · Substitution 2Off: Rafa Soares · On: I. Ba
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79' Famalicao subst · Substitution 3Off: Óscar Aranda · On: Mathias De Amorim
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81' Santa Clara Goal · Normal GoalWendell · Assist: P. Ferreira
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83' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 5Off: Wendell · On: J. Costa
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84' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardSidney Lima
Foul
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84' Santa Clara Card · Red CardSidney Lima
Foul
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89' Famalicao Card · Yellow CardJ. De Haas
Argument
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90'+2 Famalicao Card · Yellow CardGil Dias
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Santa Clara | Famalicao |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 23 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 84% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 342 | 378 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| xG | 3.30 | 1.39 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 289 | 318 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Wendell's opening goal at 23 minutes set the tone for Santa Clara, quickly establishing an early lead.
- ▸ The ejection of Famalicao player V. Sejk in extra time marked a critical turning point, giving Santa Clara numerical superiority and control over the game.