Match report

Rio Ave and Famalicao Draw 2-2 in Primeira Liga Thriller

Rio Ave

2–2

Famalicao

May 26, 2023

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Match

May 26, 2023 · FT

Famalicao

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Rio Ave and Famalicao played out an enthralling 2-2 draw at the Abanca Minifoot Stadium. Famalicao took a quick two-goal lead, thanks to Ruben Lima and M. Dobre, but Rio Ave fought back with goals from E. Boateng and L. Acevedo. Despite Famalicao's early dominance, a red card for Zaydou Youssouf turned the momentum in favor of Rio Ave.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Rio Ave 2–2 Famalicao
• First Goal: Ruben Lima (10')
• Second Goal: M. Dobre (12') for Famalicao
• Red Card: Zaydou Youssouf (30')
• Third Goal: E. Boateng (70') for Rio Ave
• Fourth Goal: L. Acevedo (82') for Rio Ave

Lineups

Rio Ave

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

18 Jhonatan (G)
42 R. Pantalon (D)
33 Aderllan Santos (D)
4 Patrick William (D)
93 Paulo Vitor (M)
30 A. Samaris (M)
6 Guga (M)
77 Fábio Ronaldo (M)
17 Ukra (F)
9 L. Ruiz (F)
11 Bruno Ventura (F)

Substitutes

16 Sávio
22 E. Boateng
27 Hernâni
81 Jorge Karse
15 Miguel Baeza
10 A. Oudrhiri
23 Josué Sá
8 Vitor Gomes
40 Lucas Flores

Famalicao

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 I. Zlobin (G)
6 Alexandre Penetra (D)
15 Riccieli (D)
13 Otávio (D)
5 Rúben Lima (D)
28 Z. Youssouf (M)
97 S. Colombatto (M)
23 A. Dobre (M)
7 Ivo Rodrigues (M)
10 Iván Jaime (M)
77 Pablo (F)

Substitutes

32 Martín Aguirregabiria
17 Rui Fonte
9 Leandro Sanca
8 André Simões
20 Gustavo Sá
2 Diogo Queirós
18 David Tavares
31 Luíz Júnior
57 Afonso Rodrigues

Timeline

10' Famalicao Goal · Normal Goal

Ruben Lima · Assist: M. Dobre
12' Famalicao Goal · Normal Goal

M. Dobre · Assist: S. Colombatto
29' Famalicao Var · Card upgrade

Zaydou Youssouf
30' Famalicao Card · Red Card

Zaydou Youssouf

Foul
37' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1

Off: Renato Pantalon · On: Savio
46' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2

Off: Paulo Vitor · On: E. Boateng
64' Famalicao Card · Yellow Card

M. Dobre

Foul
65' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card

A. Samaris

Argument
68' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3

Off: Bruno Ventura · On: Hernâni
69' Famalicao subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. Dobre · On: M. Aguirregabiria
69' Famalicao subst · Substitution 2

Off: Pablo · On: Rui Fonte
70' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal

E. Boateng · Assist: Savio
74' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card

Ukra

Foul
75' Famalicao Card · Yellow Card

S. Colombatto

Argument
79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Samaris · On: J. Karse
79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5

Off: Ukra · On: M. Baeza
82' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal

L. Acevedo · Assist: Guga
84' Rio Ave Var · Penalty cancelled

M. Baeza
84' Famalicao Card · Yellow Card

Ivo Rodrigues

Argument
87' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card

Savio

Argument
87' Famalicao subst · Substitution 3

Off: Iván Jaime · On: Leandro Sanca
90'+6 Famalicao subst · Substitution 4

Off: Ivo Rodrigues · On: André Simões
90'+8 Famalicao Card · Yellow Card

Otávio

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Rio Ave	Famalicao
Fouls	22	10
Pass Accuracy	89%	68%
Offsides	2	0
Red Cards	0	1
Total Shots	22	11
Corners	8	4
Total Passes	480	268
Yellow Cards	4	4
Blocked Shots	6	3
Shots on Target	5	2
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	11	6
Possession	65%	35%
Accurate Passes	429	183
Shots Inside Box	15	8
Saves	0	3
Shots Outside Box	7	3

Key Match Notes

▸ Zaydou Youssouf's red card at the 30th minute was a turning point, giving Famalicao a significant disadvantage.
▸ E. Boateng's goal in the 70th minute reignited Rio Ave’s fighting spirit and set the stage for L. Acevedo's equalizer.