João Mendes sealed Vitória Guimarães’ victory against Famalicão with a double

Vitória G. made the difference with two goals from João Mendes and won the 3-1 victory against Famalicão, within the framework of matchday 8 of Portugal – Liga Portugal Betclic 2023-2024. The goal of the match for the local team was scored by Otávio (17′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by João Mendes (0′ 1T and 48′ 1T) and Bruno Gaspar (31′ 2T).

Famalicão midfielder Zaydou Youssouf was unable to score after missing a penalty in the 50th minute of the second half.

João Mendes was the figure of the match. The Vitória Guimarães midfielder was the author of 2 goals and finished on goal 2 times.

Another relevant player in the match was Bruno Gaspar. The Vitória Guimarães defender was important for scoring 1 goal.

The match had a large number of cautions: Francisco Moura, Jota Silva, Afonso Freitas, Zaydou Youssouf, Tiago Silva, Gustavo Assunção and Nathan.

Famalicão’s technical director, João Ramos Borges Souza, proposed a 4-3-3 strategy with Luiz Júnior in goal; Otávio, Riccieli, Francisco Moura and Nathan on the defensive line; Otso Liimatta, Tom Lacoux and Zaydou Youssouf in the middle; and Afonso Rodrigues, José Rodríguez and Henrique Araújo in attack.

For their part, those led by Álvaro Pacheco stood with a 4-4-2 formation with Bruno Varela between the three sticks; Jorge Fernandes, Manuel Silva, Tomás Ribeiro and Bruno Gaspar in defense; Tiago Silva, Tomás Händel, João Mendes and Afonso Freitas in the midfield; and Jota Silva and André Silva up front.

The judge selected for the match at the Municipal 22 de Junho stadium was Artur Soares.

Famalicão will visit Estrela Amadora on the next day. On the Vitória G. side, they will play at home against Chaves.

After the match, the local team remains with 12 points and in seventh place in the standings. While the visit has 16 units and occupies fifth place in the tournament.

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