Match report

Alverca Stuns Rio Ave 2-1 in Primeira Liga Clash

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1–2
FT
Alverca
Alverca
Apr 4, 2026

Alverca stunned Rio Ave with a 2-1 victory in the Primeira Liga match, securing a crucial win against a tough opponent. Despite Rio Ave's late goal from J. Blesa, Alverca managed to hold on to their lead, showcasing strong defensive tactics and a well-executed game plan. The win boosts Alverca's standings in the league and provides a significant morale boost heading into upcoming fixtures.

Key Facts

  • • Alverca scored two early goals by Figueiredo (5') and Sandro Lima (21')
  • • Rio Ave's goal came from J. Blesa (60')
  • • Two substitutions occurred in the 68th minute for Rio Ave
  • • M. Vrousai received a yellow card for Rio Ave (56')
  • • J. Blesa also received a yellow card for Rio Ave (74')

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)
  • 6 Nelson Abbey (D)
  • 44 Tamás Nikitscher (M)
  • 5 Andreas Ndoj (M)
  • 7 Diogo Bezerra (M)
  • 80 Ole Pohlmann (M)
  • 18 Dario Špikić (M)
  • 11 Jalen Blesa (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Ryan Guilherme
  • 23 Francisco Petrasso
  • 20 João Tomé
  • 9 Tamblé Monteiro
  • 54 Georgios Liavas
  • 1 Cezary Miszta
  • 63 Julien Lomboto
  • 19 Antonis Papakanellos
  • 77 Omar Richards

Alverca

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Matheus Mendes (G)
  • 4 Kaiky Naves (D)
  • 5 Sergi Gómez (D)
  • 33 Bastien Meupiyou (D)
  • 2 Nabil Touaizi (M)
  • 26 Rhaldney (M)
  • 18 Lincoln (M)
  • 12 Isaac James (M)
  • 20 Figueiredo (F)
  • 91 Sandro Lima (F)
  • 10 Chiquinho (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Davy Gui
  • 11 Cédric Nuozzi
  • 1 Mateus Oliveira
  • 82 Diogo Spencer
  • 9 Marko Milovanović
  • 19 Mathis Clairicia
  • 14 Steven Baseya
  • 17 Vasco Moreira
  • 35 Zakaria Kassary

Timeline

  1. Alverca
    5' Alverca Goal · Normal Goal
    Figueiredo · Assist: Lincoln
  2. Alverca
    21' Alverca Goal · Normal Goal
    Sandro Lima · Assist: Figueiredo
  3. Rio Ave
    42' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Nikitscher · On: Ryan Guilherme
  4. Rio Ave
    56' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    M. Vrousai
  5. Rio Ave
    60' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Blesa · Assist: N. Abbey
  6. Rio Ave
    68' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Abbey · On: O. Richards
  7. Rio Ave
    68' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Pohlmann · On: T. Monteiro
  8. Alverca
    68' Alverca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Figueiredo · On: C. Nuozzi
  9. Alverca
    73' Alverca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rhaldney · On: Marezi
  10. Rio Ave
    74' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    J. Blesa
  11. Alverca
    75' Alverca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sandro Lima · On: V. Moreira
  12. Rio Ave
    79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Spikic · On: J. Tome
  13. Rio Ave
    81' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Andreas Ndoj · On: G. Liavas
  14. Alverca
    85' Alverca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Chiquinho · On: D. Spencer

Match Stats

Stat Rio Ave Alverca
Fouls 7 5
Pass Accuracy 82% 83%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 14
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 426 395
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.54 1.45
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 348 329
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alverca took a quick lead with two early goals from Figueiredo and Sandro Lima, setting the tone of the match
  • ▸ Rio Ave's late goal by J. Blesa in the 60th minute sparked a late comeback attempt but ultimately fell short, highlighting Alverca's defensive resilience