Santa Clara secured a crucial victory in the Portuguese Primeira Liga by defeating AVS 1-0, climbing to 13th place in the standings. The match, held on Sunday, was marked by a direct free kick from Gabriel Silva in the 68th minute, sealing the away team's triumph. With this win, Santa Clara moved up from 16th place, which leads to the relegation play-off, to 13th position, now with 25 points. AVS, on the other hand, continues to struggle at the bottom of the table, accumulating only 10 points and remaining in last place. The match was also highlighted by the expulsion of Paulo Vitor from AVS in the 65th minute, leaving the team with 10 players. This victory is a significant boost for Santa Clara, which is aiming to secure its place in the Primeira Liga.