Gil Vicente FC 1-0 Rio Ave
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Gil Vicente FC won: Gil Vicente FC 1-0 Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal (Round 1) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos, Barcelos. Gil Vicente FC goals: Héctor Hernández 87' (pen). Sent off: Andreas-Richardos Ntoi (47'). Expected goals: 1.66-0.19. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Ricardo Esgaio (8.1).
Match report
Gil Vicente FC beat Rio Ave 1-0
Gil Vicente FC narrowly beat Rio Ave 1-0 at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos on Sunday 9 August in Liga Portugal.
Héctor Hernández put Gil Vicente FC ahead from the penalty spot on 87' (1-0).
Héctor Hernández's 87' strike proved decisive.
Andreas-Richardos Ntoi (Rio Ave) was sent off on 47'.
Gil Vicente FC had 63% of the ball, shots were 13-6 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.66-0.19. Gil Vicente FC were the better side on chances, too.
Ricardo Esgaio (Gil Vicente) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 6,061. Referee: Gustavo Fernandes Correia.
Match stats
| Gil Vicente FC | Rio Ave | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.66 | 0.19 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 14 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 432 (89%) | 225 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 1 |
Lineups
Gil Vicente FC (4-2-3-1): Lucão, Ricardo Esgaio, Marvin Gilbert, Jonathan Buatu, Weverson, Andreas Lausen, Facundo Cáseres, Joelson Fernandes, Santi García, Gil Martins, Carlos Eduardo
Rio Ave (4-2-3-1): Ennio van der Gouw, Giorgos Liavas, Francisco Petrasso, Gustavo Mancha, Nelson Abbey, Diogo Nascimento, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Roland Galcík, Ryan Guilherme, Diogo Bezerra, Jalen Blesa
Key events
- 19' · Substitution · David Moreira for Weverson (Gil Vicente FC)
- 26' · Substitution · Tamble Monteiro for Ryan Guilherme (Rio Ave)
- 32' · Yellow card · Facundo Cáseres (Gil Vicente FC)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Nelson Abbey (Rio Ave)
- 47' · Red card · Andreas-Richardos Ntoi (Rio Ave)
- 50' · Substitution · Tamás Nikitscher for Roland Galcík (Rio Ave)
- 65' · Substitution · José Silva for David Moreira (Gil Vicente FC)
- 65' · Substitution · Zé Carlos for Facundo Cáseres (Gil Vicente FC)
- 76' · Substitution · Héctor Hernández for Andreas Lausen (Gil Vicente FC)
- 77' · Substitution · Tidjany Touré for Gil Martins (Gil Vicente FC)
- 82' · Substitution · Marios Vrousai for Jalen Blesa (Rio Ave)
- 83' · Substitution · Jakub Brabec for Diogo Nascimento (Rio Ave)
- 83' · Substitution · Dario Spikic for Diogo Bezerra (Rio Ave)
- 85' · Yellow card · Jakub Brabec (Rio Ave)
- 87' · Goal · Héctor Hernández (Gil Vicente FC)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Giorgos Liavas (Rio Ave)
All-time head-to-head
31 league meetings since 1997: Gil Vicente FC 10, draws 11, Rio Ave 10.
Questions
Who won Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave?
Gil Vicente FC won, 1-0 (Liga Portugal) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026.
When and where is Gil Vicente FC vs Rio Ave?
Sun, 9 Aug 2026, 19:30 UTC at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos, Barcelos, Liga Portugal.
What is the head-to-head record between Gil Vicente FC and Rio Ave?
In 31 league meetings since 1997: Gil Vicente FC 10 wins, 11 draws, Rio Ave 10 wins (goals 33-30).