Boavista Beats Estrela To Keep European Hopes Alive

Late Drama Sees Boavista Claim 2-1 Win

Boavista F.C. kept their hopes of European football alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over C.F. Estrela da Amadora in the Liga Portugal on Saturday.

First-Half Dominance, Second-Half Drama

Boavista dominated the first half, taking an early lead through a penalty from midfielder Hamache. Despite their dominance, they failed to add to their lead before the break.

The second half saw a more open game, with Estrela equalizing through forward Bruno Lourenço just after the hour mark. Boavista responded well and regained the lead ten minutes later through a stunning long-range strike from winger Salvador Agra.

Boavista Holds On For Vital Win

Estrela pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but Boavista held on for a vital win that keeps them in contention for a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Key Moments:

• 12' - Hamache converts a penalty to give Boavista the lead.
• 61' - Bruno Lourenço equalizes for Estrela.
• 71' - Salvador Agra scores a stunning goal to restore Boavista's lead.

League Standings:

The win sees Boavista move up to 7th place in the Liga Portugal standings, just one point behind Estrela in 6th. FC Porto remains top of the table, 12 points clear of their rivals.

Boavista's European Hopes Boosted

With their victory over Estrela, Boavista has boosted their hopes of qualifying for European football next season. They currently sit in the final Europa Conference League qualifying spot and will be confident of maintaining their position in the remaining games.

Conclusion:

Boavista's dramatic 2-1 win over Estrela da Amadora keeps their European dreams alive. They will now look to build on this victory and secure a top-six finish in the Liga Portugal table.