Fafe took all three points from Lixa on Saturday evening, running out 3-0 winners in Liga 3's fourth round of matches. The visitors were always in control, with T. Veiga opening the scoring just 8 minutes in. It was clear from the start that Fafe had the better side, though Lixa kept fighting until the red card changed everything.
M. Correia doubled the advantage at the hour mark, and Picas sealed the result moments later with a third goal. Lixa had already lost K. Asamoah to injury before half-time, and M. Fortes saw his side reduced to ten men when he was sent off in the 67th minute. The home side made 9 changes after that, bringing on fresh legs for the final stages.
The statistics tell a straightforward story. Fafe enjoyed 54 per cent possession and registered 109 attacks compared to Lixa's 101. Both sides landed 6 shots on target, but the visitors took their chances while the hosts struggled to create clear opportunities. Lixa earned 3 corners and committed 3 offsides, while Fafe drew nothing in the air but kept their shape.
And here's the thing about this result — it leaves Fafe sitting 3rd with 8 points from 4 games, still unbeaten. Lixa dropped further down to 8th place, gathering just 4 points from their first 4 fixtures. The visitors have shown consistency, drawing twice and winning twice, while the hosts have won once, drawn once and lost twice.
Lixa's recent form has been uneven, with victories against Paredes and draws with Sao Joao-Ver and Lusitania Lorzosa. They did lose 2-0 at home to Vitoria Guimaraes B and 4-0 away at Santu-Clara. Fafe, meanwhile, have won 3 of their last 5 matches while keeping 2 clean sheets. By then it was obvious which side had the better momentum, and Fafe ran the show when it mattered most.