2023-11-11 00:20:31
A week ago they occupied last place, without tasting the taste of victories since the second round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, but that is no longer the case. After the smiles at Dragão, Estoril Praia returned to their stronghold and maintained their record, overtaking Casa Pia on the field (and in the table) with a 4-0
This is how the curtain opened on the 11th round of the championship, with two teams similar in structure and contrasting in style. The power and verticality of the home team prevailed, personified by Rodrigo Gomes, an unquestionable figure in the game, on a night in which Amoreira flourished.
Demolition entry
The surprising triumph (0-1) about FC Porto was not a mere coincidence, as the Canarian team made a point of highlighting this Friday. António Coimbra da Mota’s clock had started a few seconds ago when the home team scored the first goal of the game (and of the day), in the first chance they had to punish their opponent.
It was Alejandro Marqués who scored that opening goal, in the first minute, but the key came from Rodrigo Gomes’ pocket. It was the winger on loan from SC Braga who took advantage of Casa Pia’s lack of attention to accelerate and serve the Spanish striker, with the power he has become accustomed to, and the 20-year-old didn’t need long to register the second assist, on a night when he was the biggest figure…
Before Filipe Martins even had time to correct his team’s defensive positioning, the home team already threatened the second, in a move in which Guitane was only stopped by the post. The Frenchman was happy on the second attempt, thanks to his unique technical quality: he received, dribbled, and didn’t let himself be intimidated by the tight angle, finishing with class. One great goal to crown the excellent entry of Vasco Seabra’s men.
Gave a rout
Rodrigo Gomes in close-up @Kapta+
It was a game of contrasts, within similar frames. The home team screamed talent, with occasional ability to breathe but evident preference for speed and verticality, allowed by the offensive capacity of the wingers (Rodrigo Gomes and Tiago Araújo) and the midfielder duo (Mateus Fernandes and Holsgrove). The visitors, in the same 3-4-3, were much less impressive.
When Casa Pia finally started to present successive attacks, many fans trembled, as Estoril Praia is one of the worst defenses in the League, but at the same time, it must be said, Casa Pia is o worst attack in the competition, and this is a statistic that ended up being more decisive. Soma, Clayton, Pablo Roberto… Never blatant, although frequent, the danger of the geese who still saw a penalty denied by VAR.
If there were doubts about the distribution of points when consulting the images, these were dispelled in the 69th minute, when Rodrigo Gomes put the score at 3-0. Good combination with João Marques, before a kick that crowned the best performance of this winger’s still short career.
If that goal didn’t also end Estoril Praia’s best performance in 2023/24, it was because there was still time for more. In stoppage time, Holsgrove tried to shine in consecutive weeks, but the post pushed the ball to Cassiano, who made amends on the rebound. Four flowers in Amoreira, this Friday!
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