Match report
Guimaraes Secures Thrilling Comeback Victory Over Santa Clara 2–1 (Primeira Liga)
Guimaraes
2–1
FT
Santa Clara
Oct 4, 2025
In a dramatic turn of events at the Estadio Cidade de Guimarães, Guimaraes staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Santa Clara 2–1 in their Primeira Liga fixture. Despite falling behind early through Vinicius Lopes' goal for Santa Clara, A. Ndoye and Samú scored crucial second-half goals that secured the victory for Guimaraes.
Key Facts
- • Santa Clara took an early lead with a goal from Vinicius Lopes in the 6th minute.
- • Guimaraes equalized through A. Ndoye's effort, assisted by Samú, at the 73rd minute.
- • Samú then secured victory for Guimaraes with an unassisted goal at the 78th minute.
- • Both teams faced multiple yellow cards; Santa Clara received three and Guimaraes four.
Lineups
Guimaraes
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 J. Castillo (G)
- 2 Maga (D)
- 4 O. Rivas Viondi (D)
- 26 R. Abascal (D)
- 13 J. I. Mendes (D)
- 16 Beni (M)
- 20 Samu (M)
- 48 N. Saviolo (M)
- 88 M. Nogueira (M)
- 22 F. Blanco (M)
- 7 N. Oliveira (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Charles Silva
- 3 M. Nobrega
- 6 M. Mitrovic
- 17 O. Lebedenko
- 18 T. Arcanjo
- 19 O. Camara
- 23 D. Sousa
- 66 T. Strata
- 90 A. Ndoye
Santa Clara
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Gabriel Batista (G)
- 23 S. Lima (D)
- 21 F. Venancio (D)
- 32 MT
- 42 Lucas Soares (M)
- 8 P. Ferreira (M)
- 6 Adriano Firmino (M)
- 3 Matheus Pereira (M)
- 70 Vinicius Lopes (F)
- 28 Luquinhas (F)
- 29 Wendell (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Neneca
- 2 Diogo Calila
- 7 Elias Manoel
- 9 A. Carter
- 11 Brenner
- 13 L. Rocha
- 35 Serginho
- 64 Paulo Victor
- 65 J. Tavares
Timeline
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6' Santa Clara Goal · Normal GoalVinicius Lopes · Assist: Wendell
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13' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardSidney Lima
Foul
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28' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardVinicius Lopes
Foul
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30' Guimaraes Card · Yellow CardN. Saviolo
Simulation
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36' Guimaraes Card · Yellow CardBeni
Foul
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46' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 1Off: Lucas Soares · On: Diogo Calila
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46' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 2Off: João Mendes · On: O. Lebedenko
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46' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 3Off: Nélson Oliveira · On: A. Ndoye
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59' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 4Off: Beni · On: T. Arcanjo
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59' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 2Off: Luquinhas · On: Serginho
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59' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 3Off: Vinicius Lopes · On: Paulo Victor
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65' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 4Off: Unknown player · On: Elias Manoel
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70' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Saviolo · On: Oumar Camara
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72' Guimaraes Card · Yellow CardF. Blanco
Foul
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73' Guimaraes Goal · Normal GoalA. Ndoye · Assist: Samú
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77' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 5Off: Wendell · On: Brenner
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78' Guimaraes Goal · Normal GoalSamú
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81' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardMatheus Pereira
Argument
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82' Guimaraes Card · Yellow CardJuan Castillo
Time wasting
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88' Santa Clara Card · Yellow CardElias Manoel
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Guimaraes | Santa Clara |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 13 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 413 | 402 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 2.13 | 1.32 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 332 | 319 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Santa Clara's early lead did not last long as Guimaraes mounted a spirited comeback, equalizing in the second half with A. Ndoye's goal.
- ▸ The turning point came when Samú netted the winner for Guimaraes just five minutes after the equalizer, shifting momentum decisively in their favor.