Unseen hero keeps Gil Vicente level at Rio Ave | OneFootball

Daniel Figueira's reflex stop in the 60th minute from a close-range header secured Gil Vicente a 0-0 draw at Rio Ave.

Moments later (61.), the goalkeeper gathered another goalbound header from Jalen Blesa, smothering the danger after a Diogo Bezerra delivery as the hosts turned the screw.

From there he commanded his area under a stream of crosses, making one high claim and steadying build-up with calm distribution as Rio Ave pushed on from nine corners.

He finished with two saves, 21 of 23 passes completed and one high claim, a neat snapshot of why Gil Vicente left Vila do Conde with a point despite facing 18 attempts and 23 crosses.

The display helps sixth-placed Gil Vicente stay on course before they host Arouca next. Rio Ave welcome Sporting CP in their next Liga Portugal fixture.