Match report

Rio Ave Stalemates Famalicao in Primeira Liga Clash (0-0)

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
0–0
FT
Famalicao
Famalicao
Mar 1, 2026

Rio Ave and Famalicao produced a defensive masterclass, ending their Primeira Liga clash in a goalless draw (0-0). Despite several chances, neither side could find the back of the net. Rio Ave's M. Vrousai and Famalicao's Sorriso and T. Van de Looi were booked, with the latter two missing their next matches due to yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rio Ave 0–0 Famalicao
  • • Primeira Liga match held on March 1st, 2026
  • • M. Vrousai (Rio Ave) and Sorriso & T. Van de Looi (Famalicao) received yellow cards
  • • Sorriso and T. Van de Looi are suspended for their next match due to yellow card accumulation

Lineups

Rio Ave

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 Ennio Van Der Gouw (G)
  • 17 Marios Vrousai (D)
  • 32 Jakub Brabec (D)
  • 39 Gustavo Mancha (D)
  • 77 Omar Richards (D)
  • 44 Tamás Nikitscher (M)
  • 5 Andreas Ndoj (M)
  • 7 Diogo Bezerra (M)
  • 11 Jalen Blesa (M)
  • 18 Dario Špikić (M)
  • 9 Tamblé Monteiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Nelson Abbey
  • 22 Kevin Chamorro
  • 23 Francisco Petrasso
  • 20 João Tomé
  • 21 João Graça
  • 54 Georgios Liavas
  • 80 Ole Pohlmann
  • 8 Ryan Guilherme
  • 19 Antonis Papakanellos

Famalicao

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 Lazar Carević (G)
  • 17 Rodrigo Pinheiro (D)
  • 55 Ibrahima Ba (D)
  • 3 Léo Realpe (D)
  • 5 Rafa Soares (D)
  • 80 Pedro Santos (M)
  • 6 Tom Van De Looi (M)
  • 14 Mathias De Amorim (M)
  • 23 Gil Dias (F)
  • 9 Umar Abubakar (F)
  • 7 Sorriso (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Ivan Zlobin
  • 2 Gustavo García
  • 30 Vojin Serafimović
  • 47 Gonzalo Pastor
  • 8 Marcos Peña
  • 18 Romeo Beney
  • 12 Simon Elisor
  • 77 Antoine Joujou
  • 91 Rudi Almeida

Timeline

  1. Rio Ave
    15' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    M. Vrousai
  2. Famalicao
    45'+2 Famalicao Card · Yellow Card
    Sorriso

    misses next match

  3. Rio Ave
    46' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Richards · On: N. Abbey
  4. Famalicao
    52' Famalicao Card · Yellow Card
    T. Van de Looi

    misses next match

  5. Famalicao
    59' Famalicao subst · Substitution 1
    Off: U. Abubakar · On: S. Elisor
  6. Rio Ave
    70' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Blesa · On: O. Pohlmann
  7. Rio Ave
    79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Nikitscher · On: A. Papakanellos
  8. Rio Ave
    79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Spikic · On: Ryan Guilherme
  9. Rio Ave
    80' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Vrousai · On: J. Tome
  10. Rio Ave
    84' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    J. Tome
  11. Famalicao
    85' Famalicao subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sorriso · On: A. Joujou
  12. Rio Ave
    90'+2 Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    A. Papakanellos

Match Stats

Stat Rio Ave Famalicao
Fouls 19 15
Pass Accuracy 78% 78%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 328 400
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.88 0.85
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 257 312
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rio Ave's O. Richards came on as a substitute in the 46th minute, bringing fresh energy but no clear-cut chances
  • ▸ Famalicao introduced U. Abubakar for S. Elisor at the 59th minute to strengthen their midfield and provide more attack