Sep 17th features a match where Gil Vicente will host Rio Ave at Estádio Cidade De Barcelos in a clash of these two closely matched Primeira Liga teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 24 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 11th placed Gil Vicente, recorded a 2-1 win against Marítimo. Leonardo de Andrade Silva struck first for Marítimo in the 27th minute on a feed from Bruno Xadas, then in the 48th minute, Kanya Fujimoto sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Fran Navarro Finally they completed the comback in the 85th minute on a goal by Fran Navarro to cap off a wild match. Gil Vicente is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Rio Ave recorded a 2-3 loss against Sporting Braga. Almoatasembellah Ali Mohamed struck first for Sporting Braga in the 11th minute, then Iuri Medeiros added another in the 25th minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, hes scored 4 goals for Rio Ave. Fran Navarro has been the most effective weapon for Gil Vicente lately. The Spanish attacker has netted three goals in his last five matches.