Martín Fernández's late-game goal twice propels Gil Vicente to a victory over Rio Ave in their match.
Minhotos secured a crucial victory in their pre-season preparations, thanks to a late goal from Martín Fernández. The Uruguyan midfielder had earlier opened the scoring for Minhotos in the 20th minute, and Fernández's goal in the final moments of the game ensured a two-goal victory.
Meanwhile, Académico de Viseu also celebrated a pre-season win, with Brazilian striker André Clóvis scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Gil Vicente. Clóvis has been in fine form during the pre-season, having previously scored a hat-trick in an earlier match.
As for the upcoming fixtures, Minhotos will face Leixões from the II Liga today at 17:30 in Ofir. Unfortunately, no new details about the score or the current lead of Minhotos were provided. On the other hand, Rio Ave will have their final pre-season test against Al Nassr on Thursday. The match is scheduled for the Algarve Stadium, and Rio Ave debuted their new pitch at the Estádio dos Arcos in this practice match.
In other news, the team of Jorge Jesus, Cristiano Ronaldo, and João Félix is currently training at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras. No new information about their upcoming matches or league status was provided.
With the pre-season draws to a close, it's time for teams to focus on the upcoming league season. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds.
Minhotos' success in pre-season extends to European leagues, as they are set to compete against Leixões from the II Liga today at 17:30 in Ofir. Fernández's late goal in football against Académico de Viseu indicates that the Uruguyan midfielder could be instrumental in Minhotos' premier-league campaign.
