In this nail-biting Segunda Liga contest on May 28, 2023, CD Mafra triumphed over CD Trofense with a scoreline of 2-1.
The Away team, CD Mafra, opened the scoring at the first half mark of 43:51, taking a perceived psychological advantage into the dressing room for halftime. However, CD Trofense proved resilient, equalizing the match at 1-1 with an hour and four minutes on the clock during the second half. Just five minutes and forty-three seconds later, CD Mafra reclaimed the lead with the decisive second goal, solidifying their win in this competitive match.
The statistics of the match painted a picture of intense competition and split-second moments altering the course of the game. CD Trofense utilized their corner kick opportunities better: they notched up eight, in contrast to CD Mafra's three. Yet, it was CD Mafra who managed to better convert their chances into goals.
Discipline proved to a notable factor. Combined, both teams racked up six yellow cards. CD Mafra took the majority of these with four, two alone occurring in quick succession at the 82nd and 83rd minutes. This disciplinary issue put them under increased pressure in the latter stages of the game. However, CD Trofense was also not spared from the referee's book, receiving two yellow cards themselves. Even with this disadvantage, CD Mafra managed to maintain their narrow lead to secure the victory.
In summary, this match was a tactical and intense battle differentiated by CD Mafra's effectiveness in converting opportunities despite being under disciplinary pressure. For CD Trofense, inability to maximize the advantage gained from corner kicks and a response to the goals may be areas to improve. This hard-fought 2-1 win for CD Mafra will definitely be a boost as they move forward in the Segunda Liga season.
| Lose | 1-2 | CD Trofense vs CD Mafra | |
| Win | 0-2 | SC Covilha vs CD Trofense | |
| Draw | 2-2 | CD Trofense vs Estrela Amadora | |
| Draw | 0-0 | SCU Torreense vs CD Trofense | |
| Win | 1-0 | CD Trofense vs Academico de Viseu FC |
| Draw | 3-3 | CD Mafra vs UD Oliveirense | |
| Win | 0-1 | Academico de Viseu FC vs CD Mafra | |
| Draw | 0-0 | CD Mafra vs CD Feirense | |
| Lose | 2-1 | Lank FC Vilaverdense vs CD Mafra | |
| Win | 2-1 | CD Mafra vs SCU Torreense |
| Home game | CD Trofense | 1 | 2 | CD Mafra | Away game | Segunda Liga | |
| Away game | CD Trofense | 0 | 1 | CD Mafra | Home game | Segunda Liga | |
| Home game | CD Trofense | 1 | 3 | CD Mafra | Away game | Segunda Liga | |
| Away game | CD Trofense | 0 | 0 | CD Mafra | Home game | Segunda Liga |
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