Oliveirense finally claimed their first victory of the season on Sunday, defeating Sporting B 1-0. The match, part of the 2nd Liga’s third round, took place in Santa Maria da Feira. This win marked a crucial turning point for the home team in the early stages of the competition.
The hero of the day at Estádio Marcolino Castro was Bura. He scored the game’s only goal deep into first-half injury time, at 45’+2. The defender found the net with a header following a corner kick, sending the home crowd into celebration. His effort ensured Oliveirense secured their much-desired first three points in the 2nd Liga.
This important win temporarily pushed Oliveirense up to fourth place in the 2nd Liga standings, with five points. Sporting B, despite the loss, held onto third place with six points. The league table remains tight, showing how valuable every point is.
Sporting B showed more courage and attacking intent from the start. They nearly opened the scoring just ten minutes in. Rodrigo Ribeiro unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, but the ball sailed just over Ricardo Ribeiro’s goal. This early scare showed Oliveirense they were in for a tough fight.
The game changed right at the end of the first half when Bura headed home from a corner. This unexpected late goal gave Oliveirense a vital advantage going into the break. It was a moment of pure opportunism that paid off handsomely.
The second half was largely controlled by Sporting B. They pressed harder and created more chances, desperate for an equalizer. One significant opportunity came in the 74th minute. Rodrigo Dias took a shot that looked destined for the net, but Bura, showing his defensive skills, cleared the ball off the goal line. This crucial intervention preserved Oliveirense’s lead and sealed their victory.
Match Details
The game was held at Estádio Marcolino Castro, Santa Maria da Feira.
- Final Score: Oliveirense 1-0 Sporting B
- Half-time Score: 1-0
Scorer
- 1-0, Bura, 45+2 minutes.
Teams
Oliveirense:
- Ricardo Ribeiro, Simão Martins, Bura, Frederico Namora, Douglas Borel (Tomoya, 90), Diogo Pereira, Sabino, Armando, João Silva (Diallo, 61), Pedro Martelo (Foe Onda, 78), and Bruno Silva (Gustavão, 90).
**Substitutes not used:** Nitai Greis, João Almeida, Lucas Souza, Tyler, and Miguel Monteiro.
**Coach:** Jorge Pinto.
Sporting B:
- Diego Callai, Salvador Blopa (Lucas Anjos, 58), João Muniz (Flávio Gonçalves, 82), Bruno Ramos, Rodrigo Dias, David Moreira, Samuel Justo, Rayan Lucas (Besugo, 70), Manuel Mendonça (Rafael Nel, 70), Rodrigo Ribeiro (Gabriel Silva, 70), and Mauro Couto.
**Substitutes not used:** Guilherme Pires, Rafael Pontelo, Rômulo Junior, and Eduardo FelicÃssimo.
**Coach:** João Gião.
Officials and Discipline
- **Referee:** Carlos Macedo (AF Braga).
- **Yellow Cards:** João Muniz (50) and Bruno Silva (84).
Attendance
Approximately 1000 spectators.