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Vasco Botelho da Costa surrenders to the golazo by Francisco Domingues: "It was a work of art"

Mais Guimarães31 August 2026 at 09:56

Francisco Domingues scored a golazo from just outside the area that decided the match between Moreirense and their opponent in Rio Maior, securing three important points for his team. The young player produced a moment of high quality that ultimately proved decisive in a balanced game.

Coach Vasco Botelho da Costa effusively praised the play, defining it as "one of the best goals we will all witness in our lives" and "a work of art". Despite the satisfaction with the result, the coach acknowledged that the team did not fully manage to execute the game plan they had set for the match.

The coach highlighted the defensive organization and the solidarity shown by the players as decisive factors in maintaining the lead until the end. He also admitted that the match could have ended in a draw, given that they never managed to play the game they had planned.

Vasco Botelho da Costa also thanked the Moreirense fans who were present in Rio Maior, especially after a previous negative result, considering that the fans' support will be very important throughout the season. The victory allows Moreirense to build confidence at the start of the season.

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