The U-19 team of O Elvas Clube Alentejano de Desportos, Futebol SAD clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory today against Samora Correia in the 9th round of the II Division National Championship. With a performance full of grit and determination, the blue and gold team once again showcased their fighting spirit, triumphing in the final moments of the match and solidifying their position near the top of the Série D table.
The game began with the home team setting the pace and creating promising opportunities. O Elvas was rewarded for their dominance in the first half when Abbas found the net, giving the blue and gold the lead at Campo Pedro Barrena. The team held strong and controlled the game until halftime, closing down spaces and maintaining their advantage.
However, the second half brought a challenging moment for O Elvas. After an offensive play by Samora Correia, the Elvas goalkeeper was sent off, leading to a penalty for the visitors. GD Samora Correia seized the opportunity to equalize, making the game even tougher for the home side, who now had to reorganize defensively and continue with one player down.
Last-Minute Goal: Manuel Batista’s Winning Header
But the fighting spirit of O Elvas’s young players didn’t waver. The team continued to press, determined to secure the three points. In the final play of the game, the blue and gold finally found their winning moment. From a dramatic corner, Manuel Batista rose above the defense, delivering a precise header that sent the ball into the back of the net, sparking wild celebrations in the stands and sealing the victory.
Message from President Vincenzo Caci
The club’s president, Vincenzo Caci, celebrated the team’s effort and resilience with an impassioned message: Until the end, great fighters, this is our spirit!! UNTIL THE END, fight to win! The conditions don’t matter, what matters in football is winning!
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Impact of the Victory: Four in a Row and Fifth Position
With this win, the Clube Alentejano de Desportos now boasts four consecutive victories and rises to fifth place in Série D of the II Division National U-19 Championship. The team continues to battle for the top spots, motivated by the determination and unity that have defined their season. The supporters once again played a crucial role, cheering passionately until the final whistle.
The junior team of O Elvas heads into the next round with renewed confidence, ready to fight until the end and always aiming to secure more victories and establish themselves among the best.