Gil Vicente’s European baptism ended in a draw. 1-1 was how the match ended against Riga, in Latvia, for the 1st leg of the 3rd qualifying round of the Conference League.
The Minho team entered the challenge poorly, living the first 45 minutes in absolute apathy, eventually accusing the lack of competitive rhythm, as this is their first official game of the season. The Latvians go to the 32nd meeting…
An evident passivity in Riga’s goal, scored in the 18th minute by Douglas Aurélio – he has spent a lot of time in Portugal since he was 9 years old and has already worn the jerseys of Sporting, Estoril, B SAD and Real Massamá –, in a move developed by Soisalo from the right – passed Varzim –, with the Finn crossing low and tense to the heart of the area, where the Brazilian appeared to open the scoring.
In the second half, the roosters showed intensity and got involved more and better in offensive plays, spending much more time in Riga’s midfield. The Portuguese goal came naturally, in a stroke of high artistic note by Boselli.
The will of Ivo Vieira’s team remained high, however, it was again unable to hide the lack of competition – Alipour missed a great opportunity when the curtain fell… – and that was his reaction.
Everything is open for the second leg, which will take place on August 11, at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos.
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