Benfica won Benfica vs GIL Vicente 4-1, but A Bola's ratings still singled out two Gil Vicente players. Samuel and GIL Vicente goalkeeper Samuel Portugal made four saves, including a stop from Trubin in the 5th minute, before Andreas Lausen's goal gave the visitors their best attacking moment.
Portugal's resistance
Portugal's work did not stop there. He prevented El Karouani's effort in the 53rd minute and later spoiled the celebration for Anísio Cabral in the 89th minute. Across the game, he finished with four saves, and that is why he was one of Gil Vicente's better-rated performers on the night.
Tidjany Touré and Murilo were both on 5 in the ratings, behind Portugal and Lausen on 6. David Moreira and Ze Carlos were also part of the line-up that tried to absorb Benfica's pressure, but the ratings pointed most clearly to Portugal as the player who kept the score from getting away earlier.
Lausen and the late red card
Lausen, 24, also stood out. A Bola described his finish as a goal of great quality, and the detail matters because he has only two league appearances this season. That made the strike feel less like a routine contribution and more like a sharp moment in a difficult away match.
The night changed badly for Gil Vicente after A. Espigares was sent off in the 83rd minute following a challenge involving Rafa. Benfica had already scored at 36, 40, 54 and 81 minutes, and the dismissal made the final stretch easier for the hosts. Gil Vicente sit 7th on 14 points after 9 league games, so the defeat fits a mid-table side running into a strong opponent rather than a team that folded from the start.
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