SC Farense 0, Chaves 2

CHAVES, Portugal (Interstat) — GD Chaves opened its Segunda Liga campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Farense on Sunday, defying a pre-match statistical projection that had forecast a draw. The match, played before a home crowd at Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira, saw the hosts establish an early lead and never relinquish control, handing Farense a defeat to begin the Portuguese second-tier season. Chaves struck first in the 16th minute, silencing any early match tension. Forward Roberto found the net, giving the home side a crucial advantage before the halftime whistle. The goal set the tone for the… Read more...