Gil Vicente FC vs. CD Santa Clara (29.12.2022)

In an intense Primeira Liga encounter on December 29, 2022, Gil Vicente FC secured a narrow win against CD Santa Clara. The match was not short of drama with cards being flashed and strategic substitutions that kept the fans on the edge of their seats.

Early into the game, signs of an aggressive showdown were clear as Fran Navarro of Gil Vicente was handed a yellow card just 6 minutes in. A mere two minutes later, Pierre Sagna of Santa Clara also found himself cautioned, ensuring an atmosphere brimming with caution and competitiveness.

The game opened up towards the end of the first half when Murilo broke the deadlock at the 41-minute mark with a well-placed goal, putting Gil Vicente ahead. The teams headed into halftime with the scoreline at 1-0 in favor of the home team.

Santa Clara responded quickly after the break with an immediate substitution that saw Pierre Sagna making way for a fresh set of legs. They continued to shuffle their pack with a series of substitutions in hopes of turning the tide in their favor. Matheus Babi and Bruno Almeida were introduced to the fray in the 62nd and 63rd minutes, respectively, followed by Gabriel Silva and Adriano later in the second half.

Gil Vicente wasn't shy in utilizing their bench either, with K. Fujimoto and Kevin Villodres coming on in the 65th minute, followed by the goal scorer Murilo making way for a new face in the 79th. The match edged towards a close as both sides battled for control.

Disciplinary actions continued to be a theme as Lucas Cunha of Gil Vicente was booked in the 63rd minute. In the dying moments, Ricardinho of Santa Clara received a yellow card, with tensions running high all the way until the end. As the match entered stoppage time, Gil Vicente's goalkeeper, Stanislav Kritsyuk, was also cautioned with a yellow card.

Despite Santa Clara's efforts, Gil Vicente held on to their slender lead, seeing out the game with a vital three points in the bag. The win would undoubtedly give the victors a significant boost as they look to climb the league table, while Santa Clara would have to regroup and focus on future fixtures to recover from this setback.

Lineup Gil Vicente FC

Lineup CD Santa Clara

Substitutes Gil Vicente FC

Substitutes CD Santa Clara

Gil Vicente FC

Gil Vicente Futebol Clube, commonly known as Gil Vicente FC, is a professional football team based in Barcelos, Portugal. Founded on May 3, 1924, the club is named after the Portuguese playwright of the same name. The team's colors are red and blue, which adorn their home kits.

CD Santa Clara

CD Santa Clara is a professional football club based in Ponta Delgada on the Azores islands, Portugal. It was founded on May 12, 1921, making it one of the older football clubs in Portugal. The team's colors are predominantly red and white, and they are known as "Os Açoreanos" (The Azoreans) due to their geographic location.

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