Académico de Viseu vs CD Santa Clara

Santa Clara spoiled Académico Viseu's first home game back in the top flight, edging out a 0-1 win at the newly renovated Estádio do Fontelo. After riding high off a spirited draw at Benfica on the opening weekend, Viseu never quite found their rhythm against a sharper, more clinical visiting side. The game turned early when Rúben Pereira was booked for a foul inside the box in the 12th minute, and Gonçalo Paciência stepped up to convert the resulting penalty two minutes later, in the 14th minute. Viseu pushed hard for an equalizer for the rest of the match, especially after the break, but couldn't beat goalkeeper Lucas Oliveira de França. Guilherme Romão picked up a late yellow card for simulation in the 82nd minute as tempers frayed near the end. The defeat drops Académico Viseu to 14th after two rounds, a reminder of the gap they'll need to close in their first season back among Portugal's elite. For Santa Clara, it's back-to-back positive results to open the campaign, climbing to 2nd and showing their attack, led again by Paciência, can be relied upon even away from home.