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Braga and Gil Vicente Draw in Contested Match
Braga, Portugal – In a match corresponding to the fifth round of the Primeira Liga, SC Braga and Gil Vicente FC drew in a game that, despite Braga’s favorable possession (64%), turned out to be more balanced than the initial statistics reflect. The match, played at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, saw Gil Vicente take the lead in the 45th minute thanks to a goal by Pablo, assisted by A. Moreira.
Despite Braga’s territorial dominance, materialized in 11 total shots (7 on target), Gil Vicente managed to create danger, generating 12 goal opportunities (5 on target). The match was marked by intensity in midfield, reflected in the 19 fouls committed between the two teams and the four yellow cards shown by referee Jose Bessa, three for Gil Vicente players (S. Garcia, Pablo, and G. Konan) and one for S. Niakate from Braga. The contest, although with a clear dominator in possession, ended in a draw that reflects Gil Vicente’s ability to capitalize on their opportunities.
Substitutions sc braga: at minute 46 Gorby came in and Gabriel Moscardo went out., at minute 46 P. Victor came in and R. Zalazar went out., at minute 65 F. Navarro came in and F. Grillitsch went out., at minute 80 P. Oliveira came in and R. Horta went out.
Substitutions gil vicente: at minute 55 A. Moreira came in and M. Fernandez went out., at minute 55 S. Garcia came in and Ze Carlos went out., at minute 70 Pablo came in and G. Varela went out., at minute 70 Murilo de Souza came in and Bermejo went out., at minute 80 L. Esteves came in and A. Espigares went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
SC Braga
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