In Vila do Conde, excitement coursed through the air until the final whistle blew. ADCR Caxinas held a two-goal lead as the last minute commenced, but an impressive brace from Natan Minatti stole victory, leaving Ferreira do Zêzere to secure a draw (3-3).
Playing on home turf, Nuno Silva’s team asserted their desire for control from the onset. They dominated possession, yet their shots lacked menace. Conversely, the opposing side engaged in frequent ball exchanges but lacked precision.
Ferreira do Zêzere initially struggled to find their footing but proved defensively resilient, thwarting advances toward their goal. Despite their efforts, they struggled to breach their opponent’s defense in the first half.
Breaking the deadlock proved elusive until the first half’s waning moments. With ample space in the forward zone, Tiago Fernandes seized the opportunity, unleashing a decisive strike that propelled his team into the lead at halftime.
THE CLIMAX…
Upon resuming play, the visiting team displayed increased aggression, swiftly equalizing after the break with a well-executed corner kick finding Nicolas Tomé. However, their momentum waned soon after.
Ricardo Lobão’s squad regressed, finding themselves trailing once more at the outset of the final ten minutes. Tiago Fernandes orchestrated a precise play on the right flank, setting up João Miguel for a goal. Moments later, they struck again.
Venturing forward, the visiting goalkeeper, Guilherme Oliveira, erred, conceding a goal to Francisco Oliveira. With little to lose, Ferreira do Zêzere took calculated risks and were duly rewarded.
Despite struggling to create opportunities, Natan Minatti salvaged a draw with two late goals in the dying moments of the match. Consequently, the away team maintained their fifth-place position, while Caxinas ascended to sixth place.
