Match report
União de Leiria Defeats Chaves 2-1 in Segunda Liga Clash
União de Leiria
2–1
FT
Chaves
Nov 3, 2025
In an intense Segunda Liga battle, União de Leiria managed to edge out Chaves with a narrow victory of 2-1. The game started off in favor of visiting team Chaves as Pedro Pinho put them ahead early on with an assist from Tiago Simões. However, the home side showed remarkable resilience and turned the tables through J. Munoz's equalizer assisted by P. Fernandez. Just before full-time, J. van der Gaag sealed the win for União de Leiria.
Key Facts
- • Pedro Pinho scored for Chaves at 29th minute with an assist from Tiago Simões.
- • J. Munoz equalized for União de Leiria at the 53rd minute, assisted by P. Fernandez.
- • Chaves had a player sent off: Paulo Victor was red-carded in the 65th minute after receiving two yellow cards.
- • The match-winning goal came from J. van der Gaag at 89th minute for União de Leiria.
Lineups
União de Leiria
Starting XI
- 98 Joao Bravim
- 68 Maga (D)
- 16 Ze Pedro (D)
- 5 V. G. Rofino
- 3 M. Baro (D)
- 21 M. Pires (M)
- 41 Daniel Borges (M)
- 10 J. van der Gaag (M)
- 9 J. Munoz (F)
- 11 Jair da Silva
- 19 P. Fernandez
Substitutes
- 1 S. Carrasco
- 6 G. Rodriguez
- 15 J. Silva
- 17 Lucho Vega
- 18 A. Lottin
- 20 B. Gomes
- 52 H. Sylla
- 78 J. Santos
- 86 D. Michel
Chaves
Starting XI
- 1 Vozinha (G)
- 22 Z. Muscat (D)
- 33 T. Simoes (D)
- 4 Bruno Rodrigues (D)
- 19 Tiago Almeida (M)
- 20 Ktatau
- 8 P. Pinho (M)
- 30 D. Kusso (M)
- 21 Wellington Carvalho (F)
- 17 Roberto (F)
- 7 Paulo Victor (F)
Substitutes
- 23 M. Gudzulic
- 5 Kiko
- 9 U. Milovanovic
- 15 Carraca
- 18 H. Pereira
- 34 R. Alves
- 44 F. Bikoro
- 77 Reinaldo
- 97 Joao Teixeira
Timeline
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29' Chaves Goal · Normal GoalPedro Pinho · Assist: Tiago Simões
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46' União de Leiria subst · Substitution 1Off: Miguel Pires · On: A. Lottin
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53' União de Leiria Goal · Normal GoalJ. Munoz · Assist: P. Fernandez
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59' Chaves Card · Yellow CardPaulo Victor
Foul
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60' Chaves Card · Yellow CardZ. Muscat
Argument
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65' Chaves Card · Yellow CardPaulo Victor
Foul
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65' Chaves Card · Red CardPaulo Victor
Foul
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70' Chaves subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Kusso · On: Kiko
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70' Chaves subst · Substitution 2Off: Wellington Carvalho · On: Federico Bikoro
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74' Chaves Card · Yellow CardPedro Pinho
Off the ball foul
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76' Chaves subst · Substitution 3Off: Roberto · On: U. Milovanovic
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76' Chaves subst · Substitution 4Off: Pedro Pinho · On: Carraca
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87' União de Leiria subst · Substitution 2Off: Daniel Borges · On: Lucho Vega
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87' União de Leiria subst · Substitution 3Off: Jair da Silva · On: J. Santos
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87' União de Leiria subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Fernandez · On: Dieu-Merci Michel
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87' Chaves subst · Substitution 5Off: Ktatau · On: Joao Teixeira
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89' União de Leiria Goal · Normal GoalJ. van der Gaag
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90'+3 União de Leiria subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Munoz · On: Genaro
Match Stats
| Stat | União de Leiria | Chaves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 79% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 460 | 318 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 398 | 251 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Paulo Victor's red card in the 65th minute marked a significant turning point, leaving Chaves with one player less and struggling to maintain their advantage.
- ▸ J. Munoz’s goal at 53rd minute was crucial as it leveled the score and shifted momentum back towards União de Leiria.