Santa Clara U23 1, Leiria U23 1

LEIRIA, Portugal (Interstat) — Leiria U23 and visiting Santa Clara U23 played to a 1-1 draw Tuesday in a match that stayed scoreless through more than an hour before both teams scored in a six-minute span. Leiria U23, playing at home, pushed for a winner after equalizing, but Santa Clara U23 held firm through the final stages. The result left both sides still searching for a first victory this season. Santa Clara U23 had the better of the game’s first clear breakthrough. The visitors took the lead in the 69th minute, converting their opportunity after a long stretch of cautious… Read more...