Gil Vicente edges Braga 2‑1 despite Victor’s early strike

BRAGA, Portugal (Interstat) — Gil Vicente defeated Braga 2-1 at Estádio Municipal de Braga on Monday, scoring twice after Braga opened the scoring. Victor P. put Braga ahead in the 33rd minute. Walace Franca equalized for Gil Vicente in the 49th minute, and Murilo de Souza recorded an assist as Gil Vicente completed the comeback. Gil Vicente improved to 2-0 in the competition and 3-0 across all competitions, while Braga fell to 0-2 in the competition and 0-3 overall. Gil Vicente entered off wins over Santarem and Moreirense, while Braga had lost to FC Copenhagen and Sporting CP. Yellow cards went to Gil Vicente’s Kaba M., Pinto L., Elimbi M. and Ze Carlos and Braga’s Gorby, Gomez V. and Horta R. Gil Vicente next hosts FC Porto, while Braga next hosts Gent. Braga could not find a second goal, and Gil Vicente held on for the win.