Gil Vicente vs Casa Pia

Gil Vicente dominated the opening half at Barcelos, racing into a 2-0 lead by the interval and effectively settling the contest early. Despite Casa Pia enjoying more shots overall with 13 attempts to their hosts' 8, Gil Vicente made their chances count where it mattered, managing 4 shots on target compared to just 2 for the visitors. Weverson was the standout performer, providing the defensive steel that allowed Gil Vicente to control proceedings and protect their advantage. The second half saw Casa Pia push for a way back into it, winning four corners to Gil Vicente's three, but they couldn't break down a resolute home defense. The 2-0 scoreline held firm to the final whistle, giving Gil Vicente three points and a measure of control over their own destiny. For Casa Pia, it was a frustrating afternoon where chances came and went, but ultimately they left empty-handed.

Gil Vicente 2-0 Casa Pia was the final score at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos, in a game where Gil Vicente did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Gil Vicente also had the better share of the ball, holding 56% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 8 attempts from Gil Vicente against 13 from Casa Pia over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Gil Vicente, and Casa Pia pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.