Match report

Rio Ave Stuns Estoril 2-1 in Primeira Liga Clash

Estoril
Estoril
1–2
FT
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Mar 22, 2026

In a dramatic encounter at the Primeira Liga, Rio Ave secured a 2-1 victory over Estoril. Ferro opened the scoring for Estoril early on, but goals from Jakub Brabec and a penalty by J. Blesa helped Rio Ave turn the game around.

Key Facts

  • • Estoril's Ferro scored the opening goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Jordan Holsgrove.
  • • Rio Ave equalized through Jakub Brabec in the 54th minute, with an assist from Diogo Bezerra.
  • • J. Blesa converted a penalty for Rio Ave in the 74th minute to seal the win.
  • • Estoril made four substitutions, while Rio Ave made five, including some late changes.

Lineups

Estoril

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Robles (G)
  • 22 P. Carvalho (D)
  • 4 Ferro (D)
  • 25 F. Bacher (D)
  • 2 R. Sanchez (D)
  • 8 Xeka (M)
  • 5 A. Tsoungui (M)
  • 10 J. Holsgrove (M)
  • 99 R. Guitane (F)
  • 14 Y. Begraoui (F)
  • 12 J. Carvalho (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Turk
  • 21 Pizzi
  • 20 G. Costa
  • 6 Jandro
  • 9 A. Marques
  • 7 N. Lominadze
  • 24 P. Amaral
  • 19 A. Lacximicant
  • 70 Peixinho

Rio Ave

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 E. van der Gouw (G)
  • 17 M. Vrousai (D)
  • 32 J. Brabec (D)
  • 39 Gustavo Mancha (D)
  • 6 N. Abbey (D)
  • 44 T. Nikitscher (M)
  • 5 A. Ntoi (M)
  • 7 Diogo Bezerra
  • 80 O. Pohlmann (M)
  • 18 D. Spikic (M)
  • 11 J. Blesa (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Miszta
  • 21 J. Graca
  • 54 G. Liavas
  • 8 Ryan Guilherme
  • 20 J. Tome
  • 24 L. Buta
  • 9 T. Monteiro
  • 63 J. Lomboto
  • 19 A. Papakanellos

Timeline

  1. Estoril
    16' Estoril Goal · Normal Goal
    Ferro · Assist: Jordan Holsgrove
  2. Estoril
    41' Estoril Card · Yellow Card
    João Carvalho

    Foul

  3. Estoril
    46' Estoril subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Guitane · On: A. Lacximicant
  4. Rio Ave
    54' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    Jakub Brabec · Assist: Diogo Bezerra
  5. Estoril
    58' Estoril subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Carvalho · On: Jandro
  6. Estoril
    58' Estoril subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Xeka · On: Pedro Amaral
  7. Rio Ave
    68' Rio Ave Var · Penalty cancelled
    D. Spikic
  8. Rio Ave
    72' Rio Ave Var · Penalty confirmed
    N. Abbey
  9. Rio Ave
    74' Rio Ave Goal · Penalty
    J. Blesa
  10. Estoril
    75' Estoril subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Tsoungui · On: Pizzi
  11. Estoril
    78' Estoril Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lacximicant

    Simulation

  12. Rio Ave
    78' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Pohlmann · On: Ryan Guilherme
  13. Rio Ave
    83' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Spikic · On: T. Monteiro
  14. Rio Ave
    85' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    N. Abbey

    Argument

  15. Estoril
    85' Estoril subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jordan Holsgrove · On: A. Marques
  16. Rio Ave
    87' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    T. Nikitscher

    Foul

  17. Rio Ave
    90'+3 Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diogo Bezerra · On: J. Tome
  18. Rio Ave
    90'+3 Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Blesa · On: Julien Lomboto
  19. Rio Ave
    90'+9 Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    T. Monteiro

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Estoril Rio Ave
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 78%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 13
Corners 11 7
Total Passes 444 367
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 8
xG 1.15 1.65
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 365 286
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rio Ave's equalizer by Jakub Brabec in the 54th minute marked the turning point, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The controversial penalty call in favor of Rio Ave, confirmed by VAR, led to J. Blesa's crucial goal and ultimately the win.