In a weekend match on Sat Aug 20th, in week 3, Chaves will play host to Vizela in a Primeira Liga match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but hot day with daytime temperatures of 34 degrees, which may be tiring for the players. 9th placed Chaves is fresh off their 2-1 win against Marítimo. Joel Tagueu struck first for Marítimo in the 39th minute, but Brito Teixeira got the equalizer for Chaves in the 70th minute But luckily in the 75th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Fortes Bachiessa. Chaves is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 11th placed Vizela, recorded a 0-1 loss against Porto. Ivan Marcano struck first for Porto in the 90th minute on a feed from Wenderson Galeno, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Vizela couldn’t muster any offence and Porto ran away with the shutout win. Vizela is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Chaves is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Joao Pedro Fortes Bachiessa and Brito Teixeira each only have 1 goal in their last 5.