Benfica equalized the match against Gil Vicente at one goal in the 28th minute, at the Estádio da Luz. The play that led to Pavlidis's goal was somewhat confusing, with Gil Vicente's defense failing to clear the ball in their area.
Forward Pavlidis took advantage of the indecision of the Gilista defenders to score with great class, chipping the ball over Lucão, the visiting team's goalkeeper, and making the score 1-1.
This goal equalized the match, which had been proceeding with a minimal advantage for Gil Vicente. Benfica's reaction came through Pavlidis, who demonstrated individual quality in the moment of the shot to fix the score.
