GIL Vicente vs Felgueiras 1932

The match, played at Gil Vicente's training ground, finished goalless at the break before both goals arrived in the second half.

Brazilian forward Walace França, a recent loan arrival from Athletico Paranaense, broke the deadlock for the home side with a composed finish — his first goal in a Gil Vicente shirt since joining the club for the 2026/27 campaign.

Felgueiras 1932, who compete in the second-tier Liga Portugal 2, hit back through Filipe Cruz, who restored parity to ensure the spoils were shared.

With no first-half goals and both sides rotating heavily, the game lacked a clear single turning point. Gil Vicente's opener created the possibility of a first pre-season win, but Felgueiras' response — the second goal of the afternoon — denied manager Luís Pinto that result. The pattern of both sides making extensive changes throughout (Gil Vicente used 23 players in total) meant no sustained momentum was ever established.

Walace França (Gil Vicente) — The Brazilian striker, on loan from Athletico Paranaense, made the most decisive contribution of the match. His first goal for the club in only his second appearance will be a welcome confidence boost early in pre-season. Record described him as having "left good indications" with his performance.

Filipe Cruz (Felgueiras 1932) — The Felgueiras goalscorer ensured the Liga Portugal 2 side left Barcelos with a credible draw against higher-division opposition. His equaliser prevented Gil Vicente from securing a second consecutive pre-season win.

Luís Pinto (Gil Vicente manager) — The new Gil Vicente head coach used the fixture to give minutes to virtually his entire available squad, rotating through 23 players across the 90 minutes as he continues to build fitness and assess combinations.

The provider payload registered a 1-1 final scoreline with no recorded half-time score (4score.ru lists the first half as 0-0), suggesting both goals arrived after the interval. Gil Vicente's extensive squad rotation — 23 players used across the match — reflects a manager still in the early evaluation phase of pre-season. The absence of yellow cards or red cards is typical of a friendly where the emphasis is on fitness rather than intensity.

This was Gil Vicente's third pre-season friendly of summer 2026. The results so far: a 3-1 loss to Paredes, a 4-3 win over Vianense, and now a 1-1 draw with Felgueiras. The mixed form is unremarkable for this stage of pre-season, where fitness-building and tactical experimentation take priority over results.

The Gil Vicente squad had a rest day on Sunday and will return to training on Monday before their biggest test of pre-season so far: a home fixture against FC Porto on Wednesday 22 July, kick-off 20:00 local time at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos. The match will be played with open doors and will serve as the team's official presentation to their supporters — a significant occasion under new manager Luís Pinto.

Felgueiras 1932 continue their own pre-season preparations for the 2026/27 Liga Portugal 2 campaign.

A functional pre-season workout for both sides. Walace França's goal was the headline moment for the Gil Vicente faithful, but the sheer volume of substitutions (23 players used by the home side alone) confirms this was about conditioning and squad evaluation, not competitive sharpness. The real examination arrives on Wednesday when FC Porto visit Barcelos.