Vizela vs SC Braga B

The match was structured as four 30-minute periods — a common pre-season format to maximise minutes for all outfield players — rather than the standard 90-minute game. Braga B took the lead in the first period and stretched their advantage to 3-1 before Vizela pulled one back late on.

Vizela's goals came from Thio and Morschel, according to reports from Rádio Vizela and Digital de Vizela. Two of SC Braga B's three goals arrived from the penalty spot, underlining the home side's defensive lapses in the box.

The match marked the first appearances for Vizela of new signings Alfred Caicedo and Neto, who both made positive early impressions. Caicedo, a defender, and Neto, a midfielder, were described by Rádio Vizela as having left "good indications" in their debuts.

The second period proved decisive. Having conceded once in the opening 30 minutes, Vizela conceded twice more in the second period — including one penalty — to fall 3-0 behind. Thio pulled one back before half-time in the extended format, but the damage was done. Morschel's late goal reduced the deficit to 3-2 but Braga B held on.

Thio (Vizela) — Scored his side's first goal and looked lively in the final third, one of the brighter performers for the home side.

Morschel (Vizela) — Got on the scoresheet with Vizela's second, showing composure in front of goal.

Alfred Caicedo (Vizela) — Strong debut for the centre-back, who was one of the new arrivals singled out for praise by local media.

Neto (Vizela) — Also made his first appearance for the club and settled well in midfield, per Rádio Vizela.

The 2-3 scoreline reflects a more clinical edge from Braga B, who converted two penalties and one from open play. Vizela's two goals — from Thio and Morschel — suggest the attack is functioning, but the two penalties conceded indicate a need for sharper defensive judgement in the box. The four-period format means fitness data is not directly comparable to standard matches, but both sides would have valued the total game time of 120 minutes.

Vizela are preparing for their Liga Portugal 2 campaign, which begins on 9 August 2026 at home to União de Leiria. This was their second pre-season friendly against Braga's organisation — having faced the first team the previous week — and the results give manager João Pereira areas to work on before the competitive season starts.

Braga B, the reserve side of Primeira Liga club SC Braga, also compete in Liga Portugal 2 and are in the final phase of their pre-season build-up.

Vizela face Leixões SC in another friendly on 29 July, followed by the official squad presentation match against Celta Vigo B on 1 August — the first game open to supporters. The Liga Portugal 2 season kicks off on 9 August at home to União de Leiria.

SC Braga B continue their own pre-season schedule ahead of the Liga Portugal 2 start on the same weekend.

A productive run-out for both sides, with Braga B's clinical finishing and penalty conversions making the difference. Vizela's new arrivals Caicedo and Neto provided encouraging signs, but the two penalties conceded are a concern with two weeks until the league begins.

No verified match footage was available at the time of publication.