Creative spark drives Famalicão past Casa Pia | OneFootball

Gil Dias changed it in the 31st minute with a through ball for the opener, then delivered a late cross (81.) as Famalicão beat Casa Pia 2-0.

The winger's first act was all timing and weight of pass, sliding the ball between defenders to release a run through the middle and break a tight game open.

After the restart his delivery kept asking questions, with a team-mate's header blocked from one cross (55.). He then whipped in another measured centre that Antoine Joujou guided home from close range (81.).

Dias' numbers underlined the influence: two assists, five key passes, four accurate crosses from eight and 14 successful passes in the final third, plus six recoveries from 53 touches.

With his licence to roam and deliver early, his angles repeatedly pulled Casa Pia's back line out of shape, ensuring the hosts controlled the decisive moments.

Famalicão visit Rio Ave next. Casa Pia host Moreirense.