Match report
Estrela Defeats Santa Clara 1-0 in Primeira Liga Clash
Estrela
1–0
FT
Santa Clara
Feb 7, 2026
Estrela held off strong pressure from Santa Clara to secure a vital 1-0 win in the Primeira Liga. The match was highlighted by Estrela's defensive resilience and a key goal scored by Jovane in the second half, ensuring they maintained their lead in a competitive contest.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Estrela 1–0 Santa Clara
- • Goal scorer for Estrela: Jovane (59') assisted by Jefferson Encada
- • Estrela player Eddy Doué received a yellow card at the 23rd minute for a foul
- • Santa Clara's Gabriel Silva was cautioned with a yellow card in the 50th minute for arguing with the referee
- • Multiple substitutions were made, including Estrela's B. Brahimi and Robinho coming on late
Lineups
Estrela
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 40 R. Ribeiro (G)
- 30 Luan Patrick (D)
- 14 Bernardo Schappo (D)
- 83 Otavio (D)
- 17 J. Encada (M)
- 8 Robinho (M)
- 39 G. Doue (M)
- 24 B. Langa (M)
- 99 A. Marcus (F)
- 7 L. Antonetti (F)
- 11 Jovane (F)
Substitutes
- 22 D. Grilo
- 2 Y. Kalley
- 4 S. Lekovic
- 9 Rodrigo Pinho
- 10 I. Stoica
- 20 S. van Hooijdonk
- 26 B. Brahimi
- 28 T. Moustier
- 63 A. Sola
Santa Clara
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Gabriel Batista (G)
- 42 Lucas Soares (D)
- 23 S. Lima (D)
- 21 F. Venancio (D)
- 64 Paulo Victor (D)
- 77 Gustavo Klismahn (M)
- 8 P. Ferreira (M)
- 35 Serginho (M)
- 70 Vinicius Lopes (F)
- 29 Wendell (F)
- 10 Gabriel Silva (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Neneca
- 2 Diogo Calila
- 5 Guilherme Romao
- 11 Brenner
- 37 Darlan
- 39 G. Paciencia
- 49 Welinton Torrao
- 65 J. Tavares
- 94 H. Silva
Timeline
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23' Estrela Card · Yellow CardEddy Doué
Foul
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46' Estrela subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Langa · On: I. Stoica
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46' Estrela subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Antonetti · On: S. van Hooijdonk
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50' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardGabriel Silva
Argument
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59' Estrela Goal · Normal GoalJovane · Assist: Jefferson Encada
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64' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 1Off: Wendell · On: Gonçalo Paciência
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65' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 2Off: Vinicius Lopes · On: Brenner
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69' Estrela subst · Substitution 3Off: Jovane · On: B. Brahimi
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69' Estrela subst · Substitution 4Off: Robinho · On: A. Sola
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77' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 3Off: Paulo Victor · On: Guilherme Romao
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77' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 4Off: Gustavo Klismahn · On: Welinton Torrao
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79' Estrela Card · Yellow CardOtavio
Foul
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80' Estrela subst · Substitution 5Off: Eddy Doué · On: Yahya Kalley
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82' Estrela Card · Yellow CardI. Stoica
Foul
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87' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 5Off: Lucas Soares · On: Diogo Calila
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90'+5 Estrela Card · Yellow CardRenan Ribeiro
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Estrela | Santa Clara |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 83% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 17 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 363 | 440 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 0.94 | 1.32 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 8 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 304 | 364 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 13 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came when Jovane scored the only goal of the match in the 59th minute, giving Estrela a lead they would not relinquish.
- ▸ Santa Clara made several substitutions in an attempt to level the score but could not find the equalizer despite their efforts.