GIL Vicente vs Moreirense

Maracás's own goal early in the second half gave Gil Vicente the lead for the first time, but it also jolted Moreirense into a response. Yan Lincon's equaliser — a well-taken finish from another wide delivery — arrived soon after, ensuring the Cónegos left Barcelos unbeaten and with momentum from their Ofir camp.

Alexandre Parsemain (Moreirense) — The forward opened the scoring with a composed finish and led the line effectively, holding up play and linking with midfield runners.

Yan Lincon (Moreirense) — The striker's equaliser ensured Moreirense ended their camp on a positive note. His movement off the shoulder of the last defender caused problems throughout.

Andreas Lausen (Gil Vicente) — The midfielder scored the goal that got Gil Vicente back into the game before half-time, demonstrating sharp timing on his run into the box.

Francisco Domingues (Moreirense) — The provider of the assist for Parsemain's opener, Domingues was a creative outlet from wide areas, delivering dangerous crosses.

Player of the Match: Alexandre Parsemain (Moreirense)

The provider data recorded a 2-2 scoreline with no half-time score available. Both teams used an extensive squad — Gil Vicente listed 22 players across the match, reflecting head coach Luís Pinto's emphasis on building fitness and cohesion rather than chasing a result. The equal split of goals (two each) mirrors the even nature of the contest, with both sides creating chances from wide deliveries and set-piece situations.

The 17 previous meetings between these clubs in competitive fixtures have produced 46 goals at an average of 2.71 per game, and this friendly followed that pattern. Both teams scored in 53% of those 17 meetings, a trend that held here.

For Gil Vicente, this was their first reported pre-season friendly of the 2026/27 campaign under Luís Pinto. They have two more friendlies scheduled before the Liga Portugal season begins: against Leixões (II Liga) on 31 July and Penafiel (II Liga) on 1 August, both at their training centre in Barcelos. Their league campaign opens at home to Rio Ave on 9 August (20:30).

Moreirense, who finished seventh in the 2025/26 Liga Portugal with 43 points, have two further pre-season tests on 1 August — against Amarante and Felgueiras, both from the second tier. They begin their league season at home to Sporting de Braga on 9 August (20:30).

A productive pre-season workout for both Liga Portugal sides. Gil Vicente showed resilience in coming from behind and then leading, while Moreirense's response to going 2-1 down demonstrated useful character. Neither side will read much into the result, but the fitness minutes and tactical experimentation — particularly from Moreirense after their Ofir camp — were the real takeaway.