“Tamás Nikitscher breaks the deadlock with a perfectly placed header from a corner, giving Rio Ave the lead against the run of play”
Pivotal“Santa Clara make tactical substitutions bringing on Brenner and Gonçalo Paciência to chase the game after falling behind”
“Sidney Lima's unfortunate own goal doubles Rio Ave's advantage, deflecting the ball past his own goalkeeper under pressure”
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Santa Clara
Rio Ave
Outstanding performance
Rio Ave•MidfielderRio Ave secured a crucial 2-0 victory away to Santa Clara despite being outplayed for large periods of the match. The visitors showed clinical efficiency, converting their limited chances through Tamás Nikitscher's header from a corner on 50 minutes and an unfortunate own goal by Sidney Lima 11 minutes later. Santa Clara dominated possession (54%) and created more attacking opportunities with 13 shots to Rio Ave's 4, but their wastefulness in front of goal proved costly as they missed their one big chance. The result represents an impressive away performance from Rio Ave, who defended resolutely and made their moments count, while Santa Clara will rue their inability to capitalize on territorial advantage in what could prove a damaging defeat in their league campaign.
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Antonis Papakanellos from Rio Ave won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Henrique Silva of Santa Clara.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Antonis Papakanellos replaces Tamble Monteiro.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Francisco Petrasso replaces Dario Spikic.
Andreas Ntoi of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Gonçalo Paciência of Santa Clara.
Gonçalo Paciência of Santa Clara had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. The assist came from Brenner, who delivered a cross.
Substitution for Santa Clara: José Tavares replaces Pedro Ferreira.
Marios Vrousai from Rio Ave committed a foul.
Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara committed a foul.
Tamás Nikitscher from Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Ryan Guilherme replaces Olé Pohlmann.
Gabriel SilvaYellow CardGabriel Silva from Santa Clara receives a yellow card for a foul.
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara committed a foul.
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Nelson Abbey for Rio Ave.
Brenner from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Pedro Ferreira of Santa Clara.
Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
Gabriel Silva's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Tamás NikitscherYellow CardTamás Nikitscher of Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Tamás Nikitscher of Rio Ave.
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in an attacking position.
Substitution for Santa Clara: Diogo Calila replaces Lucas Soares.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Tamble Monteiro from Rio Ave.
Gabriel Silva's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Gustavo ManchaYellow CardGustavo Mancha from Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a foul.
Guilherme Romão from Santa Clara won a free kick in an attacking position.
Gustavo Mancha from Rio Ave commits a foul.
Own goal by Sidney Lima for Santa Clara. The score is now Santa Clara 0, Rio Ave 2.
Dario Spikic from Rio Ave won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Lucas Soares of Santa Clara.
Marios Vrousai from Rio Ave won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Vinícius Lopes of Santa Clara.
Substitution for Santa Clara: Brenner replaces Gustavo Klismahn.
Substitution for Santa Clara: Gonçalo Paciência replaces Fernando.
Ennio van der Gouw from Rio Ave won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Pedro Ferreira of Santa Clara.
Missed chance. Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara won a free kick on the right wing.
Offside called against Santa Clara. Fernando is in an offside position.
New attacking attempt. Fernando from Santa Clara takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw from Rio Ave, who is positioned in the center of the goal.
assist: Marios Vrousai
Goal! Rio Ave takes the lead 1-0 with a header from Tamás Nikitscher into the right corner. The assist comes from Marios Vrousai, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a foul by Guilherme Romão.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a concession by Gabriel Batista.
New attacking attempt. Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Gabriel Batista from Santa Clara, who received an assist from Tamble Monteiro's header.
Foul committed by Sidney Lima of Santa Clara.
Andreas Ntoi of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
Corner awarded to Santa Clara after a concession by Jakub Brabec.
Substitution for Santa Clara: Vinícius Lopes replaces Welinton Torrão.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Santa Clara and Rio Ave.
The first half ends with Santa Clara and Rio Ave tied at 0-0.
Missed chance. Fernando from Santa Clara shot with his right foot from the center of the box.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but it went close and missed. Sidney Lima provided the assist.
Foul by Welinton Torrão of Santa Clara.
Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave won a free kick on the left wing.
Diogo Bezerra of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Lucas Soares of Santa Clara.
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara makes a headed attempt from the center of the box, but it's saved by Rio Ave's goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Henrique Silva, also with a header.
Guilherme Romão from Santa Clara misses a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Serginho from Santa Clara misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left after a corner.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Fernando from Santa Clara.
Jakub BrabecYellow CardJakub Brabec of Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a foul.
Corner awarded to Santa Clara after Jakub Brabec concedes.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Henrique Silva from Santa Clara.
Ennio van der Gouw from Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Henrique Silva of Santa Clara.
Gabriel Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
Marios Vrousai from Rio Ave had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left. The assist came from Andreas Ntoi.
Foul committed by Gabriel Silva of Santa Clara.
Marios Vrousai of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave won a free kick on the right wing.
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara committed a foul.
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave committed a foul.
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara committed a foul.
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave won a free kick in an attacking position.
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by Rio Ave's goalkeeper Ennio van der Gouw, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Welinton Torrão, who provided a header.
Gustavo Klismahn from Santa Clara commits a foul.
Nelson Abbey from Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Gabriel Batista of Santa Clara.
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
Dario Spikic from Rio Ave committed a foul.
New attacking attempt. Tamble Monteiro from Rio Ave takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Gabriel Batista from Santa Clara, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Andreas Ntoi.
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Diogo Bezerra of Rio Ave.
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in defense.
Offside called against Santa Clara. Welinton Torrão is offside.
Missed chance. Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes over the bar. The assist came from Diogo Bezerra, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a foul by Sidney Lima.
Foul committed by Sidney Lima of Santa Clara.
Tamble Monteiro from Rio Ave won a free kick in an attacking position.
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave commits a foul.
Henrique Silva from Santa Clara won a free kick in an attacking position.
Welinton Torrão's shot for Santa Clara from the center of the box is blocked. Gustavo Klismahn provided the assist.
