# AVS and Vizela Draw 2-2 in Second-Half Comeback Vizela squandered a two-goal halftime lead as AVS fought back to secure a point. - **Source:** [Record](https://www.record.pt) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/f0391a05-a32f-43d1-ad36-842639243bc1 ## Dramatic Match Turnaround The match between AVS and Vizela ended in a 2-2 draw during the tenth round of the Portuguese 2nd League. Despite Vizela establishing a dominant two-goal lead in the first half, AVS executed a resilient comeback in the second period, ultimately securing a hard-fought point in front of their home supporters. ## Early Vizela Dominance Vizela opened the scoring just three minutes into the game through Manu Garrido, who converted a cross from Morschel. By the 30th minute, Fortuné extended the lead to 2-0 following a fluid combination play in the final third. At this stage, Vizela appeared to be in complete control of the match tempo. ## AVS Tactical Recovery Returning from the locker room, AVS shifted their approach to dominate possession and pressure the Vizela defense. This tactical adjustment paid off in the 66th minute when André Sousa capitalized on a rebound. The goal shifted the momentum significantly, forcing Vizela to retreat and defend their narrow lead under increasing offensive pressure. ## Red Card Impact The match dynamics shifted further in the 76th minute when Aliou Traoré received a direct red card for a harsh tackle on André Sousa. Playing with ten men, Vizela struggled to maintain their defensive structure, which allowed AVS to exploit the gaps and push forward with renewed confidence in the final minutes. ## Late Equalizing Goal In the 84th minute, Guilherme Neiva secured the equalizer for AVS. The goal originated from a long-range shot by Pedro Pimentel that goalkeeper Gomis could only parry. Neiva reacted quickly to the loose ball, tapping it into the net to complete the comeback and finalize the score at 2-2 for both sides. ## Current League Standings Following this result, Vizela provisionally sits in eighth place with 15 points after ten matches. AVS remains in tenth place with 13 points. This draw marks the fourth time AVS has shared the spoils this season, highlighting their tendency to engage in competitive, tightly contested matches throughout the ongoing league campaign. ## Missed Opportunities Before the second-half comeback, AVS had missed a crucial chance to score when Rodrigo Pinho shot wide following a counter-attack led by Ruan Assis. Similarly, Vizela had opportunities to extend their lead further, specifically when a cross from Mina nearly found Garrido, but the striker slipped before he could convert the chance. ## Final Match Assessment The final minutes saw both teams attempting to find a winner, but neither side could create significant danger near the opposing goals. The draw reflects a game of two distinct halves, where Vizela's early efficiency was neutralized by the numerical disadvantage and the persistent attacking intensity displayed by AVS late in the game. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/detalhe/avs-vizela-2-2-reacao-na-2-parte-dita-empate — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._