Gil Vicente’s European baptism ended in a draw. 1-1 was how the match against Riga, in Latvia, ended in the first leg of the Conference League’s third preliminary round.
Minho’s team entered the challenge poorly, living the first 45 minutes in a state of utter apathy, and ultimately accused of not having a competitive rhythm, as this is their first official match of the season. Latvians go to the 32nd meeting …
An obvious negative in Riga’s goal, scored by Douglas Aurelio in the 18th minute – he has spent a lot of time in Portugal since he was 9 and has already worn the shirts of Sporting, Estoril, BSA and Real Massama -, in a move developed by Soisalo from the right – passed on Varzim -, The Finn crossed low and nervous into the heart of the area, as the Brazilian appeared to open the scoring.
In the second half, the roosters showed their intensity and better engaged in offensive games, spending more time in the Riga midfield. The Portuguese goal came naturally, in a high technical touch from Boselli.
The will of Ivo Vieira’s team remained high, however, he could not once again hide the lack of competition – Alipor missed a great opportunity when the curtain fell… – and this was his reaction.
All is open for the second match, which will take place on August 11, at the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos.
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