Match Report
In the standings it was União Leiria U23 6th on 18 points, Santa Clara U23 2nd on 31 — separated by 13. On recent form Santa Clara U23 sat only 30th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. Scoring rates set the scale: União Leiria U23 1.5 scored and 1.63 conceded per game, Santa Clara U23 1.31 and 0.88, with the league averaging 1.42.
A win had eluded União Leiria U23 for 6 matches.
The venue was Estádio Pina Manique, with room for 25,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Santa Clara U23: Henrique Silva (70'), Daniel da Silva (90')
Key stats
Possession: União Leiria U23 47% · Santa Clara U23 53% · Total shots: 8-12 · On target: 3-8 · Corners: 5-3