Match report

Rio Ave Hold Off Benfica 1–1 in Primeira Liga Clash

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1–1
FT
Benfica
Benfica
May 17, 2024

In a tense encounter at the D. Afonso Henriques Stadium, Rio Ave managed to hold off Benfica for a valuable draw. Despite falling behind early courtesy of Orkun Kökcü's goal, Rio Ave showed resilience and secured an equalizer through Costinha from the penalty spot in injury time.

Key Facts

  • • Orkun Kökcü scored for Benfica at 32 minutes with an assist from C. Tengstedt.
  • • Rio Ave tied the match through Costinha's penalty kick in stoppage time (90+3).
  • • Joca assisted Ukra's substitution at 19 minutes, highlighting Rio Ave's early tactical adjustments.
  • • Both teams received multiple yellow cards: J. Graca and Patrick William for Rio Ave; C. Tengstedt and Orkun Kökcü for Benfica.

Lineups

Rio Ave

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Miszta (G)
  • 42 R. Pantalon (D)
  • 33 Aderllan Santos (D)
  • 4 Patrick William (D)
  • 20 Costinha (M)
  • 10 A. Oudrhiri (M)
  • 5 M. Tanlongo (M)
  • 27 M. Vrousai (M)
  • 17 Ukra (F)
  • 22 E. Boateng (F)
  • 21 João Graça (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Joca
  • 77 Fábio Ronaldo
  • 15 Adrien Silva
  • 11 Úmaro Embaló
  • 8 Vitor Gomes
  • 28 Hélder Sá
  • 3 Miguel Nóbrega
  • 18 Jhonatan
  • 70 Zé Manuel

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 Samuel Soares (G)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 5 Morato (D)
  • 3 Álvaro Fernández (D)
  • 87 João Neves (M)
  • 61 Florentino (M)
  • 32 B. Rollheiser (M)
  • 10 O. Kökçü (M)
  • 20 João Mário (M)
  • 19 C. Tengstedt (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 Tiago Gouveia
  • 89 Gustavo Varela
  • 25 G. Prestianni
  • 14 Juan Bernat
  • 4 António Silva
  • 84 João Rêgo
  • 82 Diogo Spencer
  • 45 L. Kokubo
  • 1 A. Trubin

Timeline

  1. Rio Ave
    19' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ukra · On: Joca
  2. Rio Ave
    23' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    J. Graca

    Foul

  3. Benfica
    32' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Orkun Kökçü · Assist: C. Tengstedt
  4. Benfica
    39' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    C. Tengstedt

    Foul

  5. Rio Ave
    45' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick William

    Foul

  6. Rio Ave
    46' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Graca · On: Fabio Ronaldo
  7. Rio Ave
    46' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Tanlongo · On: Adrien Silva
  8. Rio Ave
    58' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Amine Oudrhiri

    Foul

  9. Benfica
    63' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Rollheiser · On: T. Gouveia
  10. Rio Ave
    68' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Vrousai · On: Úmaro Embaló
  11. Rio Ave
    75' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Amine Oudrhiri · On: Vitor Gomes
  12. Benfica
    75' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Tengstedt · On: G. Varela
  13. Benfica
    86' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Orkun Kökçü

    Time wasting

  14. Benfica
    87' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Orkun Kökçü · On: G. Prestianni
  15. Benfica
    87' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Álvaro Carreras · On: Juan Bernat
  16. Rio Ave
    89' Rio Ave Var · Penalty confirmed
    Aderllan Santos
  17. Rio Ave
    90'+3 Rio Ave Goal · Penalty
    Costinha

Match Stats

Stat Rio Ave Benfica
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 17
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 454 540
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 2 9
xG 1.50 1.59
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 380 449
Shots Inside Box 7 12
Saves 9 1
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benfica took the lead through Orkun Kökcü's goal in the 32nd minute, but Rio Ave did not give up.
  • ▸ The introduction of Fabio Ronaldo for J. Graca at halftime provided a spark and led to increased offensive pressure from Rio Ave.
  • ▸ The use of VAR technology confirmed a penalty kick for Rio Ave just before full-time, which Costinha converted to ensure the draw.