Match report

Rio Ave Defeats Belenenses 2-0 in Primeira Liga

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
2–0
FT
Belenenses
Belenenses
May 20, 2017

Rio Ave continued their strong form in the Primeira Liga with a convincing 2-0 victory over Belenenses, thanks to first-half and late goals from Guedes and Gil Dias respectively. Despite multiple substitutions, Belenenses struggled to create clear opportunities against a disciplined Rio Ave defense. The win solidifies Rio Ave's position in the league standings and demonstrates their ability to capitalize on chances.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rio Ave 2–0 Belenenses
  • • First Goal by Guedes (7') assisted by Lionn
  • • Second Goal by Gil Dias (85') assisted by Marcelo
  • • Marcelo (78') and H. Yebda (79') received yellow cards
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams

Lineups

Rio Ave

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cássio
  • 12 Lionn (D)
  • 46 Marcelo (D)
  • 55 Rafa (D)
  • 4 Nélson Monte (D)
  • 70 Rúben Ribeiro (M)
  • 22 R. Petrović (M)
  • 8 Tarantini (M)
  • 10 F. Krovinović (M)
  • 7 Guedes (F)
  • 24 Héldon (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 Gonçalo Paciência
  • 31 Gil Dias
  • 6 Pedro Moreira
  • 13 Bruno Teles
  • 14 Vilas Boas
  • 23 A. Traoré
  • 71 Rui Vieira

Belenenses

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 Hugo Ventura (G)
  • 2 João Diogo (D)
  • 29 F. Hanin (D)
  • 37 Gonçalo Silva (D)
  • 5 Edgar Ié (D)
  • 4 Dinis Almeida (D)
  • 18 R. Åhman-Persson (M)
  • 25 Vitor Gomes (M)
  • 8 André Sousa (M)
  • 20 Juanto (F)
  • 16 Maurides (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Betinho
  • 21 Benny
  • 23 H. Yebda
  • 14 Domingos Duarte
  • 76 Mica Pinto
  • 77 Filipe Mendes
  • 92 Fábio Nunes

Timeline

  1. Rio Ave
    7' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    Guedes · Assist: Lionn
  2. Belenenses
    46' Belenenses subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Juanto Ortuño · On: Betinho
  3. Belenenses
    59' Belenenses subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Edgar Ie · On: Bernardo Dias
  4. Rio Ave
    69' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Guedes · On: Gonçalo Paciência
  5. Rio Ave
    74' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Héldon · On: Gil Dias
  6. Belenenses
    74' Belenenses subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Åhman-Persson · On: H. Yebda
  7. Rio Ave
    78' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo
  8. Belenenses
    79' Belenenses Card · Yellow Card
    H. Yebda
  9. Rio Ave
    85' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    Gil Dias · Assist: Marcelo
  10. Belenenses
    88' Belenenses Card · Yellow Card
    Betinho
  11. Rio Ave
    88' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Krovinović · On: Pedro Moreira

Match Stats

Stat Rio Ave Belenenses
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 495 437
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 408 346
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Guedes in the 7th minute set the tone for Rio Ave, giving them a crucial psychological edge.
  • ▸ Rio Ave's second goal by Gil Dias in the 85th minute sealed the victory, with the team maintaining their defensive discipline to secure the clean sheet.