PONTA DELGADA, Portugal (March 21, 2026) (Interstat) — Santa Clara opened its Primeira Liga season with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Gil Vicente on Saturday at Estádio de São Miguel. The lone goal came deep in stoppage time from forward Vinícius, breaking a deadlock in a match statistically projected to end in a draw.

The visitors, Gil Vicente, were favored pre-match but could not find a breakthrough. The contest saw three yellow cards issued in quick succession late in the first half. Vinícius’s decisive strike at the 90+5 minute mark was assisted by midfielder Serginho, with substitutes Facundo Cáseres and Agustín Moreira also credited on the play. The result gives Santa Clara a winning start to the campaign.