Match report
Nacional Draws 3-3 With Rio Ave in Thrilling Primeira Liga Clash
Nacional
3–3
FT
Rio Ave
May 10, 2025
Nacional secured a hard-fought draw against Rio Ave on Tuesday night at the Estádio da Madeira, ending the match with a thrilling 3–3 scoreline. The game was marked by early dominance from Rio Ave, who took an early three-goal lead thanks to goals by Demir Ege Tıknaz and T. Bakoulas. However, Nacional fought back in the second half, scoring through André Sousa, an own goal by Konstantinos Kostoulas, and a late equalizer by Leo Santos.
Key Facts
- • Rio Ave took the lead with goals from Demir Ege Tıknaz (3', 43') and T. Bakoulas (28'),
- • Nacional's André Sousa scored a crucial goal at 46' to start their comeback,
- • Konstantinos Kostoulas scored an own goal for Nacional in the 90'+4',
- • Leo Santos secured the equalizer for Nacional with a late goal in the 90'
Lineups
Nacional
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 37 Lucas França (G)
- 2 João Aurélio (D)
- 34 Léo Santos (D)
- 38 Zé Vitor (D)
- 70 A. Appiah (D)
- 15 C. Labidi (M)
- 27 D. Soumaré (M)
- 71 F. Yamada (M)
- 17 Daniel Penha (M)
- 98 Paulinho Bóia (M)
- 95 J. Tagueu (F)
Substitutes
- 18 André Sousa
- 10 Luís Esteves
- 7 Rúben Macedo
- 88 Matheus Dias
- 23 Isaac
- 20 Jota
- 1 Rui Encarnação
- 33 Francisco Gonçalves
- 22 Gustavo Garcia
Rio Ave
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 C. Miszta (G)
- 20 João Tomé (D)
- 82 K. Kostoulas (D)
- 2 J. Panzo (D)
- 22 João Pedro (D)
- 34 E. Tıknaz (M)
- 29 T. Bakoulas (M)
- 7 André Luiz (M)
- 76 Martim Neto (M)
- 19 Kiko Bondoso (M)
- 9 Clayton (F)
Substitutes
- 6 João Novais
- 21 João Graça
- 80 O. Pohlmann
- 93 J. Karse
- 23 F. Petrasso
- 27 T. Medina
- 75 D. Ferati
- 14 K. Zoabi
- 95 Matheus Teixeira
Timeline
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3' Rio Ave Goal · Normal GoalDemir Ege Tıknaz
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18' Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardDemir Ege Tıknaz
Foul
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28' Rio Ave Goal · Normal GoalT. Bakoulas
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43' Rio Ave Goal · Normal GoalDemir Ege Tıknaz · Assist: J. Tome
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46' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1Off: Demir Ege Tıknaz · On: J. Novais
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46' Nacional subst · Substitution 2Off: Daniel Penha · On: L. Esteves
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46' Nacional subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Yamada · On: Rúben Macedo
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46' Nacional subst · Substitution 4Off: Djibril Soumaré · On: Matheus Dias
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46' Nacional Goal · Normal GoalAndré Sousa · Assist: João Aurélio
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57' Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardKonstantinos Kostoulas
Time wasting
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65' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Bakoulas · On: J. Graca
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65' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3Off: Kiko Bondoso · On: O. Pohlmann
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71' Nacional subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Tagueu · On: Isaac
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72' Nacional Card · Yellow CardLucas França
Argument
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83' Rio Ave Var · Penalty cancelledClayton
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86' Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardClayton
Simulation
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88' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4Off: João Pedro · On: J. Karse
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90'+2 Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardO. Pohlmann
Foul
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90'+4 Nacional Goal · Own GoalKonstantinos Kostoulas
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90'+6 Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Neto · On: F. Petrasso
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90' Nacional Goal · Normal GoalLeo Santos · Assist: Rúben Macedo
Match Stats
| Stat | Nacional | Rio Ave |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 366 | 303 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 7 |
| xG | 1.75 | 1.17 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 289 | 232 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 11 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Rio Ave's early goals put them in control, but Nacional’s substitution at halftime injected new life into their attack, leading to an own goal and equalizer.
- ▸ Nacional's second half fightback was crucial as they scored three consecutive goals after being 3-0 down. The turning point came with the introduction of key substitutes who helped orchestrate the comeback.