Estrela da Amadora beat Casa Pia 3-1 from the waterline on Friday in the 25th round of the Portuguese Football League at the José Gomes Stadium in Amadora.
Portuguese striker Kikas made a double, scoring in the 57th and 75th minutes, Casa Pia reduced the score thanks to the Japanese Yuki Soma in the 86th minute, but in the 90+1 minute the Brazilian striker Andre Luis checked checkmate. and guaranteed the “stars” three points.
Estrela da Amador coach Sergio Vieira is betting on the return of Miguel Lopes after a long break due to injury, as well as debutant midfielder Leonardo, who will start.
The Geese have made some changes to the starting line-up with a new midfield duo, Brazilian Pablo Roberto and Angolan Beni, after the absence of Rafael Brito and Angelo Neto Fernando Andrade has also made a bid to replace coach Gonçalo Santos. Club record holder for sales of Brazilian striker Clayton.
In a goalless first half, and in a game with a lot of possession and physical duels from both teams, a golden opportunity arose: in the 37th minute, Kikas took a corner and Fonseca hit the post with a powerful header.
Despite a lesser performance from Malian striker Regis, it was he who took the first opportunity of the second half to threaten Ricardo Batista’s goal in the 47th minute.
Trying to get into Casa Pia’s defensive zone, Kikas intercepted the ball, headed towards the goal and fired over the far post in the 57th minute to make it 1-0.
Trying to turn the tide of the game, the Geese made three substitutions, but it was Kikas who scored twice, in the 75th minute, after a mistake by center Zolotich in the defensive zone.
Casa Pia tried to attack, and Andre Laximicant crossed from the left flank to the second post to help Japanese striker Yuki Soma, reducing the score to 2-1.
Pina Manique’s team still dreamed of equalizing the score, but striker Andre Luis, who came off the bench, scored the third goal of Reboleira’s team in the 90+1 minute to decide the outcome of the match.
Estrela da Amadora now rises to 12th place with 25 points, 2 less than mid-table Casa Pia.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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