A goal from captain André Almeida, in the 47th minute, secured the three points for the Beira, who continue in their best phase of the season, and since the game at Olival, on November 25th, in the 3-0 defeat against FC Porto B, They have had a series of nine matches, always scoring points, with five wins and four draws.
More possession of the ball by the Birões in the opening minutes, but the first scoring opportunity came for Penafiel, in the 13th minute, with Robinho serving Adílio who anticipated the Académico de Viseu central defenders and diverted the ball from Gril’s reach, but the The Viseense goalkeeper was saved by the left post of his goal.
Académico de Viseu responded in the 19th minute, with Sori Mané, following a corner kick, sending the ball towards the bar of the Durienses’ goal.
The second half practically opened with a goal from Viseu, with André Almeida, in the 47th minute, heading past Pedro Silva following a free kick taken by Ott.
At a disadvantage, Penafiel was forced to take more control of the game, after a first half where they focused on defending well and being quick in offensive transitions.
In the 60th minute, Yuri Araújo was close to 2-0, but arrived slightly late to an Ott cross on the left, with Pedro Silva already out of the shot.
The formation led by Hélder Cristovão responded in the next play, with Robinho appearing in a good position in the area, with only Gril in front, but the Viseense goalkeeper avoided the draw.
In the 75th minute, the Slovenian made another decisive intervention, responding with a great save to Reko’s acrobatic shot.
After the 21st round, Académico de Viseu has 30 points, occupying seventh place, with a game in hand, while Penafiel maintains 12th position, with 25 points, and could be overtaken by União de Leiria, who plays on Sunday at the AVS venue, in Vila das Aves.
Game at the Fontelo Municipal Stadium, in Viseu.
Academico de Viseu – Penafiel, 1-0.
At half-time: 0-0.
Highlighter:
1-0, André Almeida, 47 minutes.
Teams:
– Viseu Academic: Gril, João Pinto, André Almeida, Nduwarugira, Milioransa, Sori Mané, Marquinho (Samba Koné, 71), Messeguem (Famana Quizera, 46), Yuri Araújo (Miguel Bandarra, 87), Ott (Martim Ferreira, 90+3) and André Clóvis.
(Substitutes: Mbyae, Miguel Bandarra, Henrique Gomes, Kauã Oliveira, Samba Koné, Famana Quizera, Martim Ferreira, Rodrigo Pereira and Steven Petkov).
Coach: Jorge Simão.
– Penafiel: Pedro Silva, Rúben Pereira, Diogo Brito, Rúben Freitas, Robinho, João Oliveira (Suker, 78), Reko, Filipe Cardoso (Gabriel Barbosa, 81), João Silva (Bruno Pereira, 64), Adílio Santos (Diogo Batista , 64) and Hugo Firmino (Diogo Vieira, 78).
(Substitutes: Manuel Baldé, Bruno Pereira, Suker, Edu Pinheiro, Gabriel Barbosa, Chico, Diogo Batista, Miguel Maga and Pedro Vieira).
Coach: Hélder Cristóvão.
Referee: Miguel Fonseca (AF Porto).
Disciplinary action: Yellow card for Filipe Cardoso (35), Adílio Santos (38), Nduwarugira (40) and João Pinto (45+2).
Attendance: 464 spectators.