A tense afternoon at Estádio Municipal de Chaves saw Chaves edge out league leaders Vizela 1-0 in a dramatic match defined by a second-half strike from Roberto and two Vizela red cards that turned the tide decisively in the hosts’ favor.

Both sides entered the contest with momentum—Chaves looking to consolidate their position near the top, while Vizela arrived perched at the summit of Liga Portugal 2. The early stages were cagey, with clear chances scarce as each team probed cautiously. The match’s first pivotal moment arrived just before the half-hour, when Vizela’s Jose Sampaio picked up a yellow card for a rash challenge, a sign of the defensive intensity that would soon boil over.

A flurry of cards late in the first half set the tone for what would follow. After Chaves’ Robyn Esajas entered the book for a late tackle at 31’, Sampaio received his second booking deep into stoppage time (45+6’) and was shown a straight red card for violent conduct, reducing Vizela to ten men before the break. Moments later, Heinz Mörschel compounded Vizela's discipline woes with a yellow just before halftime and then a direct red six minutes into the second half (51’), leaving the visitors to battle on with nine.

With a numerical advantage, Chaves pressed relentlessly. Their patience was finally rewarded in the 65th minute, when Roberto found space inside the box and swept a low strike past Antonio Gomis in the Vizela goal amid scenes of home jubilation—an incisive finish that proved decisive.

Despite their shorthandedness, Vizela displayed admirable grit, withstanding extended spells of Chaves pressure and still threatening occasionally on the break. However, they struggled to carve out clear chances as fatigue set in. Late frustration was evident, with substitute L. Pierre booked in stoppage time, bringing Vizela’s yellow card tally to five.

For Chaves, Vozinha marshaled his defense calmly to preserve a narrow lead, ensuring all three points would stay at home. The win sees Chaves draw closer in the promotion race, while Vizela’s discipline—and possibly their lead atop the table—will come under scrutiny after a bruising afternoon in northern Portugal.

The match’s intensity and key moments—including Roberto’s winner and both Vizela dismissals—are captured in extended highlights and detailed recaps on major YouTube channels such as “Liga Portugal Official” and “GoalPoint Highlights,” providing a full sense of the drama on show (channels of this size are trusted for authentic coverage, avoiding fan-made or AI-generated clips).

Chaves celebrate a vital victory; for Vizela, it’s back to the drawing board as suspensions loom in the matches ahead.