Decisive figure sparks Gil Vicente turnaround against Braga

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·14 February 2026

Decisive figure sparks Gil Vicente turnaround against Braga

Santiago Garcia Gonzalez headed the winner in the 76th minute to give Gil Vicente a 2-1 victory over Braga. He had earlier created the equaliser that shifted control.

Before that decisive header, Santi Garcia slipped a through ball for Gustavo Varela to level on the break (65.).

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He then ghosted into the centre to glance in a Murilo cross from a second phase corner (76.).

Garcia finished with two attempts, four key passes and two interceptions, a blend of end product and regains that kept Braga pinned back when it mattered.

His threat in transition and at set pieces tilted the key phases for the hosts. Gil Vicente rise from fifth to fourth in Liga Portugal, while Braga drop from fourth to fifth. Next up, Gil Vicente visit Estoril; Braga host Vitória S.C.