The best team won

In this return of the AF Vila Real Honor Division, Abambres received a visit from Régua, one of the title contenders.

The first half was dominated by the Reguenses, who forced Abambres to retreat, but without creating any major opportunities for the goal guarded by Pedro Fernandes, who had a first half with little work.

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However, in the 45th minute, Régua took the lead. A free kick near the byline, a cross from Figo, and Gabriel appeared in the six-yard box to head the ball into the net.

In the second half, Régua continued to dominate and, in the 57th minute, came close to scoring a second goal, with a Figo cross to the far post, where Binaia shot near the left post of Pedro Fernandes' goal. In the 74th minute, the same player scored the visitors' second. Figo took a free kick, the ball was placed at the far post, and Binaia headed it in. In the 76th minute, Esteves appeared unmarked in the box and shot, but Edmilson made a careful save. This was one of the few times Abambres had a shot on target. In the 83rd minute, João Nuno found the net with Régua's third goal. Until the end, the Douro team had two more chances to extend their lead. First, Baló forced a good save from Pedro Fernandes, and then, in added time, a corner kick hit the crossbar after Rui Jorge's header.

TECHNICAL SHEET

D. Maria de Lurdes Amaral REFEREE: Dylan Brito AUXILIARIES: Filipe Cachide and João Botelho

ABAMBRES: Pedro Fernandes; Martim, Carriço, Daniel Varandas (Rossas, 63') and João Tomás; Hugo Gaspar, Leandro Oliveira (Simão, 70') and Cláudio; Francisco Pinto, David Vaz and Rafa (Esteves, 59'). Coach: Nuno Freddy

RULER: Edmilson; Andrés (Queirós, 88'), Bairon, Balo (Sampaio, 88') and Gonçalo Paixão; Figo, Rui Jorge and Binaia (Damasceno, 79'); Wiltord (Diogo Matos, 59'), Gabriel (Diogo Paixão, 79') and João Nuno. Coach: João Pedro Pinto

At half-time: 0-1 Goalscorers: Leandro Oliveira (24'), Cláudio (45') and Carriço (55'). Goalscorers: Gabriel (45'), Binaia (74') and João Nuno (83')

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