Unseen hero rescues Tondela against Gil Vicente

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·13 April 2026

Unseen hero rescues Tondela against Gil Vicente

Joe Hodge levelled in the eighth minute of second half stoppage time, securing a 2-2 draw for Tondela against Gil Vicente. Moments earlier, his penalty had been saved.

Before the late twist, Hodge connected play with calm precision. He completed 26 of 31 passes and delivered 10 into the final third, helping Tondela move up the pitch. He also won five possessions and made three tackles to keep the midfield duel alive.

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Deep into added time, Daniel Figueira guessed right to save Hodge's low penalty. Moments later, Hodge reacted quickest from the ensuing set piece, steering in from the centre of the box to snatch the point.

He finished with two attempts, both on target, plus two touches in the area, underlining his late box threat alongside the graft in midfield that set up the finale.

Tondela visit Porto next. Gil Vicente host Vitória S.C. next.