Maritimo 2-2 Academico Viseu: Adrian Butzke Late Penalty Rescues Point in Four-Goal Thriller

Late Penalty Rescues Point for Maritimo in Four-Goal Stalemate

Maritimo recovered from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against Academico Viseu in Round 3 of Liga Portugal. First-half goals from Andre Clovis and Soufiane Messeguem put the visitors firmly in control before Paulo Henrique and an 87th-minute penalty from Adrian Butzke brought the hosts level.

First-Half Control: Clovis and Messeguem Put Viseu in Command

Academico Viseu established early authority and broke the deadlock in the 25th minute when Anthony Correia provided the assist for Andre Clovis to score his first goal of the afternoon. Maritimo attempted to respond but picked up a booking in the 44th minute when Raphael Guzzo was cautioned. Viseu doubled their advantage deep into first-half stoppage time (45+1') as Soufiane Messeguem found the net moments after teammate Nikolaos Michelis had entered the referee's notebook, establishing a 2-0 cushion at the interval.

Second-Half Response and Butzke's Spot-Kick Leveler

The second half saw increased tactical adjustments from both benches. After Messeguem (50') and Maritimo defender Igor Juliao (54') received yellow cards, Maritimo manager Mitchell van der Gaag introduced Samuel Bamba and Maurice Boakye on the hour mark. Academico Viseu brought on Dominik Steczyk for Clovis, while Cihan Kahraman and Anthony Correia also picked up yellow cards as the tempo intensified.

Maritimo halved the deficit in the 70th minute when defender Paulo Henrique struck to make it 1-2. Viseu made further defensive changes, introducing Alejandro Mestanza, Alvaro Zamora, Gustavo Costa, and Luis Silva. However, persistent pressure in the attacking third resulted in a penalty for Maritimo in the 87th minute. Adrian Butzke converted calmly from twelve yards to restore parity at 2-2, ensuring both teams shared the spoils.

Telemetry & Match Statistics

Academico Viseu edged the overall expected goals telemetry with 1.77 xG to Maritimo's 1.28 xG, recording seven shots on target to Maritimo's four and creating four big chances compared to the home side's single opportunity. Maritimo held greater territorial control with 54% possession and completed 294 of their 360 attempted passes (82%).

Standings & Competition Impact

The draw gives both clubs a single point in Round 3 of the 2026 Liga Portugal campaign as the early-season table begins to take shape.