Match Report
In the standings it was Vilaverdense 7th on 21 points, Ninense 10th on 8 — separated by 13. Vilaverdense ranked 3rd in the league on five-round form, well above their 7th table position. In league terms the two rates read 0.78/0.83 for Vilaverdense and 0.61/1.61 for Ninense (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.02.
5 matches unbeaten backed Vilaverdense's arrival. Ninense entered with three losses in a row.
Campo Cruz Do Reguengo in Vila Verde staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 1-1 the final score.