Match report

GIL Vicente Draws 2-2 with Rio Ave in Primeira Liga

GIL Vicente
GIL Vicente
2–2
FT
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Dec 20, 2025

GIL Vicente managed to secure a crucial point against Rio Ave with a thrilling 2-2 draw, showcasing resilience and determination throughout the match. Despite going ahead early through Murilo de Souza's goal, Rio Ave quickly equalized via Andre Luiz before A. Espigares conceded an own goal for GIL Vicente. However, Rio Ave held their ground to secure a well-deserved point.

Key Facts

  • • GIL Vicente scored first through Murilo de Souza in the 39th minute.
  • • Rio Ave equalized with a goal from Andre Luiz at the 41st minute.
  • • A. Espigares conceded an own goal for Rio Ave at the 66th minute, giving GIL Vicente the lead again.
  • • Pablo scored for GIL Vicente in the final regular time to tie the match 2-2.

Lineups

GIL Vicente

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 42 A. da Silva Ventura (G)
  • 2 Ze Carlos (D)
  • 4 M. Elimbi (D)
  • 48 A. Espigares (D)
  • 20 S. Hevertton (D)
  • 5 F. Caseres (M)
  • 10 L. Esteves (M)
  • 77 Murilo de Souza (M)
  • 95 S. Garcia (M)
  • 11 J. Fernandes (M)
  • 89 G. Varela (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 Figueira Daniel
  • 6 Ze Carlos
  • 7 T. Toure
  • 9 Pablo
  • 17 Bermejo
  • 28 D. Pereira
  • 29 Carlos Eduardo
  • 32 M. Fernandez
  • 80 R. Rodrigues

Rio Ave

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Miszta (G)
  • 23 F. Petrasso (D)
  • 32 J. Brabec (D)
  • 4 J. Panzo (D)
  • 20 J. Tome (M)
  • 5 A. Ntoi (M)
  • 10 B. Aguilera Zamora (M)
  • 3 N. Athanasiou (M)
  • 11 Andre Luiz (F)
  • 9 Clayton (F)
  • 80 O. Pohlmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 A. Pastor
  • 2 E. da Silva Moreira
  • 6 N. Abbey
  • 14 K. Zoabi
  • 18 D. Spikic
  • 19 A. Papakanellos
  • 44 T. Nikitscher
  • 54 G. Liavas
  • 63 J. Lomboto

Timeline

  1. GIL Vicente
    39' GIL Vicente Goal · Normal Goal
    Murilo de Souza · Assist: G. Varela
  2. Rio Ave
    41' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Luiz
  3. GIL Vicente
    54' GIL Vicente Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fernandes

    Foul

  4. GIL Vicente
    58' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Murilo de Souza · On: T. Toure
  5. GIL Vicente
    58' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Varela · On: Pablo
  6. Rio Ave
    66' Rio Ave Goal · Own Goal
    A. Espigares
  7. GIL Vicente
    72' GIL Vicente Var · Goal cancelled
    T. Toure
  8. Rio Ave
    74' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Pohlmann · On: A. Papakanellos
  9. GIL Vicente
    75' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Fernandes · On: Bermejo
  10. Rio Ave
    79' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Panzo

    Foul

  11. GIL Vicente
    83' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Esteves · On: M. Fernandez
  12. GIL Vicente
    83' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ze Carlos · On: R. Rodrigues
  13. Rio Ave
    83' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Athanasiou · On: N. Abbey
  14. Rio Ave
    83' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andreas Ndoj · On: T. Nikitscher
  15. Rio Ave
    90'+1 Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Clayton

    Time wasting

  16. Rio Ave
    90'+1 Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Clayton · On: G. Liavas
  17. Rio Ave
    90'+9 Rio Ave Card · Red Card
    T. Nikitscher

    Foul

  18. GIL Vicente
    90' GIL Vicente Goal · Normal Goal
    Pablo

Match Stats

Stat GIL Vicente Rio Ave
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 85% 79%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 23 3
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 366 321
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.25 0.27
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 311 253
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 13 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Murilo de Souza at the 39th minute gave GIL Vicente an immediate boost and control over Rio Ave.
  • ▸ Rio Ave's quick equalizer by Andre Luiz in the 41st minute shifted momentum back to their favor, leading to a more balanced game.