Match report

Guimaraes Defeats Estrela 2-1 in Primeira Liga

Guimaraes
Guimaraes
2–1
FT
Estrela
Estrela
Feb 14, 2026

Guimaraes held off a strong challenge from Estrela to secure a vital 2-1 win in the Primeira Liga. Thiago Balieiro and D. Sousa scored for Guimaraes, while Paulo Moreira netted for Estrela. This victory solidifies Guimaraes' position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Guimaraes 2–1 Estrela
  • • Goals: Thiago Balieiro (64'), D. Sousa (68') for Guimaraes; Paulo Moreira (10') for Estrela
  • • Yellow cards: R. Abascal, Samu, Charles (Guimaraes); Otavio, Bernardo Schappo (Estrela)
  • • Substitutions made by both teams throughout the match

Lineups

Guimaraes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 27 Charles Silva (G)
  • 66 T. Strata (D)
  • 28 Thiago Balieiro (D)
  • 26 R. Abascal (D)
  • 13 J. I. Mendes (D)
  • 16 Beni (M)
  • 23 D. Sousa (M)
  • 11 Gustavo (M)
  • 20 Samu (M)
  • 48 N. Saviolo (M)
  • 19 O. Camara (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Castillo
  • 2 Maga
  • 3 M. Nobrega
  • 6 M. Mitrovic
  • 7 N. Oliveira
  • 17 O. Lebedenko
  • 18 T. Arcanjo
  • 22 F. Blanco
  • 90 A. Ndoye

Estrela

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 40 R. Ribeiro (G)
  • 17 J. Encada (D)
  • 30 Luan Patrick (D)
  • 14 Bernardo Schappo (D)
  • 83 Otavio (D)
  • 4 S. Lekovic (M)
  • 99 A. Marcus (M)
  • 39 G. Doue (M)
  • 19 P. Moreira (M)
  • 11 Jovane (M)
  • 9 Rodrigo Pinho (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Dudu
  • 7 L. Antonetti
  • 8 Robinho
  • 10 I. Stoica
  • 18 J. Meireles
  • 21 M. Scholze
  • 26 B. Brahimi
  • 28 T. Moustier
  • 63 A. Sola

Timeline

  1. Guimaraes
    ?' Guimaraes Card · Yellow Card
    R. Abascal

    Unallowed field entering

  2. Estrela
    10' Estrela Goal · Normal Goal
    Paulo Moreira · Assist: A. Marcus
  3. Guimaraes
    16' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Abascal · On: M. Nobrega
  4. Guimaraes
    24' Guimaraes Card · Yellow Card
    Samú

    Foul

  5. Estrela
    34' Estrela Card · Yellow Card
    Otavio

    Foul

  6. Guimaraes
    46' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gustavo Silva · On: Nélson Oliveira
  7. Guimaraes
    46' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Oumar Camara · On: T. Arcanjo
  8. Guimaraes
    64' Guimaraes Goal · Normal Goal
    Thiago Balieiro
  9. Estrela
    65' Estrela subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrigo Pinho · On: L. Antonetti
  10. Estrela
    65' Estrela subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Lekovic · On: Robinho
  11. Estrela
    65' Estrela subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Otavio · On: Max Scholze
  12. Guimaraes
    68' Guimaraes Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sousa · Assist: João Mendes
  13. Guimaraes
    74' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Strata · On: Miguel Maga
  14. Estrela
    75' Estrela subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Eddy Doué · On: B. Brahimi
  15. Estrela
    83' Estrela subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jovane · On: I. Stoica
  16. Guimaraes
    89' Guimaraes Card · Yellow Card
    Charles

    Time wasting

  17. Estrela
    90'+1 Estrela Card · Yellow Card
    Bernardo Schappo

    Foul

  18. Guimaraes
    90'+3 Guimaraes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Saviolo · On: O. Lebedenko

Match Stats

Stat Guimaraes Estrela
Fouls 13 18
Pass Accuracy 84% 79%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 6
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 429 383
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 1.49 1.02
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 359 304
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 10 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Paulo Moreira's early goal for Estrela at 10' set a strong tone, but Guimaraes responded with an equalizer from Thiago Balieiro in the 64th minute.
  • ▸ D. Sousa's decisive goal just four minutes later sealed the victory for Guimaraes and shifted the momentum entirely to their favor.