Santa Clara won 1-0 away to Academico Viseu FC in Liga Portugal Betclic, striking the more incisive balance despite operating with 40% possession. Goncalo Paciencia scored the decisive goal as both sides lined up in 4-2-3-1 systems, with Viseu controlling more of the ball but struggling to turn territorial control into clear chances. The home side registered 10 shots yet only one on target, producing 0.69 xG, while Santa Clara generated 1.26 xG from eight attempts and tested the goalkeeper twice. Santa Clara’s defensive resilience was central: their goalkeeper saved the only shot on target faced for a 100% save rate and finished 0.14 goals above expected. At the other end, Viseu’s goalkeeper faced two shots on target, saved 50%, and conceded once from 0.97 post-shot xG. The visitors were therefore sharper in the decisive areas, combining a narrow chance-quality advantage with a clean sheet. Santa Clara begin their league campaign with three points.