Match report
União de Leiria Defeats Portimonense 1-0 in Segunda Liga
União de Leiria
1–0
FT
Portimonense
Feb 28, 2026
União de Leiria triumphed over Portimonense with a solitary goal by Dieu-Merci Michel, securing a crucial victory in the Segunda Liga. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards for both teams, União's defense held firm to maintain their lead.
Key Facts
- • União de Leiria defeated Portimonense 1-0 in the Segunda Liga.
- • Dieu-Merci Michel scored the only goal of the match at minute 49.
- • Portimonense's Sarará received a yellow card at minute 47.
- • União de Leiria had two players, Maga and P. Fernandez, receive yellow cards in quick succession around minute 71.
Lineups
União de Leiria
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 98 João Victor (G)
- 68 Maga (D)
- 44 Marcelo (D)
- 16 José Pedro (D)
- 3 Marc Baró (D)
- 19 Pablo Fernández (F)
- 21 Miguel Pires (M)
- 20 Bernardo Martim Aguiar Gomes (M)
- 10 Jordan van der Gaag (M)
- 86 Dieu-Merci Michel (F)
- 9 Juan Muñoz (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Kouassi Eboue
- 11 Jair da Silva
- 52 Habib Sylla
- 88 Diogo Martins
- 17 Lucho Vega
- 99 Jakob Odehnal
- 39 Rocco Žiković
- 15 João Silva
- 6 Genaro
Portimonense
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 77 Sébastien Cibois (G)
- 6 Samy (D)
- 15 Xavier (M)
- 73 Marlon Junior (D)
- 31 Edney Henrique (D)
- 37 Sarará (M)
- 8 Samuel Lobato (M)
- 47 Welat Cagro (M)
- 5 Heitor (D)
- 7 Danio Djassi (F)
- 17 João Reis (D)
Substitutes
- 93 Welinton Junior
- 16 Thauan Lara
- 18 Mamede
- 32 Jarleysom Amurim
- 90 Francisco Canário
- 26 Maycon Cleiton
- 2 Alexandre Abel
- 22 Lucas De Bolle
- 21 Dauda Mohammed
Timeline
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47' Portimonense Card · Yellow CardSarará
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49' União de Leiria Goal · Normal GoalDieu-Merci Michel
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60' Portimonense subst · Substitution 1Off: Heitor · On: Welinton Junior
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64' União de Leiria subst · Substitution 1Off: Bernardo Martim Aguiar Gomes · On: K. Eboue
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64' União de Leiria subst · Substitution 2Off: J. van der Gaag · On: Jair da Silva
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71' União de Leiria Card · Yellow CardMaga
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71' Portimonense subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Lobato · On: Mamede
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71' Portimonense subst · Substitution 3Off: João Reis · On: Thauan Lara
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78' União de Leiria Card · Yellow CardP. Fernandez
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79' Portimonense subst · Substitution 4Off: Edney · On: F. Canario
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79' Portimonense subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Neves · On: Jarleysom
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80' União de Leiria subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Munoz · On: Habib Sylla
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80' União de Leiria subst · Substitution 4Off: Miguel Pires · On: D. Martins
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89' União de Leiria subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Fernandez · On: Lucho Vega
Match Stats
| Stat | União de Leiria | Portimonense |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game's momentum shifted dramatically when Dieu-Merci Michel scored the decisive goal for União de Leiria at minute 49, giving them a crucial advantage.
- ▸ Portimonense struggled to recover after receiving a yellow card and making several substitutions in quick succession around minutes 71-80.