3 – 3
“Ianis Stoica opens the scoring for Estrela with a finish from the center of the box after being assisted by Eddy Doué.”
“Francisco Petrasso levels for Rio Ave with a header from a corner in stoppage time of the first half, capping a frantic finish to the opening 45.”
“Abraham Marcus scores his second of the game, a close-range header, restoring Estrela's lead at 3-2 after a breathless spell of four goals in eight minutes.”
Pivotal“Jalen Blesa converts confidently from the spot to make it 3-3, completing Rio Ave's third comeback of the match and securing a dramatic share of the spoils.”
Pivotal
Rio Ave
Estrela Amadora
Outstanding performance
Estrela Amadora•MidfielderEstrela Amadora dominated the underlying numbers - 62% possession, 20 shots to 11, and nearly double the dangerous attacks - yet found themselves repeatedly pegged back by a resilient Rio Ave side punching above its weight. Ianis Stoica's early strike and two Abraham Marcus goals gave Estrela the lead on three separate occasions, but Rio Ave answered each time, first through Francisco Petrasso's stoppage-time header and then Roland Galcík's stunning strike just two minutes after coming on as a substitute. The match swung decisively in the final quarter when Jalen Blesa converted a 78th-minute penalty after Stefan Lekovic's foul, rescuing a point from a game Rio Ave's own stats suggest they had little right to share. For Estrela, this will sting given their control and chance creation; for Rio Ave, it's a huge psychological boost given their position at the bottom of the table facing a side near the top of the title race.
How entertaining was this match?
Jalen Blesa from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Kevin Höög Jansson of Estrela.
Foul committed by Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave.
Jefferson Encada from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rafa Soares from Estrela has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. Lovro Zvonarek provided the assist.
Stefan Lekovic from Estrela misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. The cross was assisted by Rafa Soares.
Attempt missed. Alisson Souza from Estrela heads the ball from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave.
Tamble MonteiroYellow CardTamble Monteiro from Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Beni Souza from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Kevin Höög Jansson from Estrela hits the right post with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Alisson Souza is caught offside for Estrela.
Francisco Petrasso from Rio Ave commits a foul.
Leandro Antonetti from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Beni Souza from Estrela takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box after a quick counterattack.
Marios Vrousai of Rio Ave commits a foul.
Beni Souza from Estrela is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Leandro Antonetti from Estrela heads the ball from very close range, but it goes too high. Abraham Marcus provided the assist.
Substitution for Estrela: Beni Souza comes on for Abraham Marcus.
Substitution for Estrela: Alisson Souza comes on for Ianis Stoica.
Leandro Antonetti from Estrela hits the woodwork with a header from the center of the box.
Attempt missed by Marios Vrousai from Rio Ave, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Corner awarded to Estrela after a concession by Andreas Ntoi.
Attempt saved. Leandro Antonetti's header from the center of the box is saved by Ennio van der Gouw in the center of the goal. Rafa Soares provided the assist with a cross.
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave commits a foul.
Lovro Zvonarek from Estrela is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Jalen Blesa scores for Rio Ave with a right-footed shot. The match remains 3-3.
Stefan LekovićYellow CardStefan Lekovic of Estrela receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Stefan Lekovic from Estrela concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Rio Ave as Jalen Blesa is fouled in the penalty area.
Attempt blocked. Lovro Zvonarek from Estrela has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Jefferson Encada provided the assist.
Foul committed by Roland Galcík of Rio Ave.
Ianis Stoica from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nelson Abbey went off injured after Rio Ave had used all subs.
Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave wins a free kick on the left wing.
Lovro Zvonarek commits a foul for Estrela.
Substitution for Estrela: Jefferson Encada comes on for Santiago Serra.
Substitution for Estrela: Kevin Höög Jansson comes on for Max Scholze.
Leandro Antonetti's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Nelson Abbey comes on for João Tomé.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Malik Sellouki comes on for Tamás Nikitscher.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Marios Vrousai comes on for Pedro Amaral.
Leandro Antonetti is caught offside for Estrela.
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave attempts a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it misses just over the top right corner.
Foul committed by Tamás Nikitscher of Rio Ave.
Joan Jordán from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Tamble Monteiro comes on for Miguel Patrício.
Substitution for Estrela: Joan Jordán comes on for Eddy Doué.
Foul committed by Francisco Petrasso of Rio Ave.
assist: Ianis Stoica
Goal! Estrela takes the lead 3-2 with a close-range header from Abraham Marcus.
Eddy Doué from Estrela wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Roland Galcík from Rio Ave is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Eddy Doué commits a foul for Estrela.
Eddy DouéYellow CardEddy Doué from Estrela receives a yellow card for a foul.
Goal! Roland Galcík scores for Rio Ave with a left-footed shot from outside the box. The match is now 2-2 against Estrela.
Francisco Petrasso from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leandro Antonetti from Estrela commits a foul.
Lovro Zvonarek from Estrela is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Pedro Amaral from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Roland Galcík comes on for Sebastian Clemmensen.
assist: Max Scholze
Goal! Estrela leads 2-1 with Abraham Marcus scoring from the right side of the box with a left-footed shot.
Foul committed by Simón García of Rio Ave.
Lovro Zvonarek from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a foul by Santiago Serra.
João Tomé from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ianis Stoica of Estrela.
Foul committed by Tamás Nikitscher of Rio Ave.
Leandro Antonetti from Estrela is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after Rafa Soares concedes.
Leandro Antonetti's left-footed shot from close range is blocked. He was assisted by Lovro Zvonarek's cross.
Leandro Antonetti from Estrela hits the right post with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Estrela after Ennio van der Gouw concedes.
Foul committed by Tamás Nikitscher of Rio Ave.
Santiago Serra from Estrela is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the score at 1-1 between Rio Ave and Estrela.
First half ends with the score at Rio Ave 1, Estrela 1.
assist: Diogo Bezerra
Goal! The score is now 1-1 as Francisco Petrasso scores for Rio Ave with a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a concession by Stefan Lekovic.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Abraham Marcus from Estrela has his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Corner awarded to Estrela after a concession by Francisco Petrasso.
Miguel Patrício's right-footed shot from the right side of the box for Rio Ave is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Jalen Blesa.
Foul committed by Francisco Petrasso of Rio Ave.
Leandro Antonetti from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Francisco PetrassoYellow CardFrancisco Petrasso of Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Attempt saved. Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Léo Linck from Estrela saves it in the bottom right corner. João Tomé provided the assist.
Miguel Patrício from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ianis Stoica of Estrela.
Corner awarded to Estrela after João Tomé concedes.
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave commits a foul.
Eddy Doué from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tamás Nikitscher from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Eddy Doué of Estrela commits a foul.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Francisco Petrasso of Rio Ave.
Attempt saved. Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the top center of the goal by Léo Linck from Estrela.
Attempt missed. Simón García (Rio Ave) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
Francisco Petrasso from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Leandro Antonetti from Estrela commits a foul.
Max ScholzeYellow CardMax Scholze from Estrela receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Miguel Patrício from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Max Scholze from Estrela commits a foul.
Ianis Stoica's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is blocked. Rafa Soares provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a concession by Abraham Marcus.
assist: Leandro Antonetti
Goal! Estrela takes the lead 1-0 against Rio Ave with Ianis Stoica scoring from the center of the box.
Ianis Stoica's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Eddy Doué.
Jalen Blesa from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Stefan Lekovic commits a foul for Estrela.
Attempt blocked. Sebastian Clemmensen from Rio Ave has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Foul committed by Sebastian Clemmensen of Rio Ave.
Lovro Zvonarek from Estrela wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Simón García from Rio Ave wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leandro Antonetti from Estrela commits a foul.
Max Scholze's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Abraham Marcus.
Sebastian Clemmensen of Rio Ave commits a handball.
Attempt saved. Diogo Bezerra from Rio Ave has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved.
First half begins.
Rio Ave sit rock-bottom in freefall after a heavy defeat last time out, while Estrela Amadora arrive in the top six full of confidence following a big win over Braga. It's a clash between a team desperate to stop the bleeding and one riding real momentum.
