Santa Clara beat Famalicao 1-0 in Liga Portugal Betclic, using a compact 4-2-3-1 shape to withstand long periods without the ball before making their attacking moments count. Goncalo Paciencia scored the decisive goal for the hosts, who recorded 32% possession but produced the higher expected-goals total, edging Famalicao 1.36 to 1.05 on xG. Both teams deployed the same formation, yet their approaches differed: Famalicao controlled 68% of possession and placed three of their nine shots on target, while Santa Clara tested the visiting goalkeeper twice from 12 attempts. The home goalkeeper delivered a flawless performance against the efforts that reached his goal, finishing with a 100% save rate from three shots on target faced and preventing 0.44 goals above post-shot expectations. Famalicao’s goalkeeper saved one of Santa Clara’s two on-target attempts, returning a 50% save percentage. Referee Vasilica Iancu oversaw a match ultimately settled by Santa Clara’s defensive discipline and Paciencia’s decisive contribution despite Famalicao’s territorial control. The victory gives Santa Clara three valuable league points.