Match report

Moreirense Defeats Rio Ave 3-1 in Primeira Liga Clash

Moreirense
Moreirense
3–1
FT
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Sep 13, 2025

Moreirense emerged victorious in their Primeira Liga encounter against Rio Ave, sealing a comprehensive 3-1 win at home. Goals from Travassos, Marcelo, and Alanzinho propelled Moreirense to victory, with Andre Luiz's late effort providing consolation for Rio Ave.

Key Facts

  • Moreirense scored three goals through Travassos (46'), Marcelo (61'), and Alanzinho (69')
  • Rio Ave managed one goal by Andre Luiz at 84'
  • C. Teguia received a yellow card for Moreirense in the first minute of play
  • Several key substitutions were made, including Travassos on for C. Teguia and Bernardo Martins entering for V. Sousa

Lineups

Moreirense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Caio (G)
  • 76 D. Pinto (D)
  • 44 Marcelo (D)
  • 26 Maracas (D)
  • 27 Kiko (D)
  • 8 M. Stjepanovic (M)
  • 15 V. Sousa (M)
  • 7 C. Teguia (M)
  • 11 Alanzinho (M)
  • 10 Kiko Bondoso (M)
  • 95 Guilherme Schettine (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Ferreira
  • 2 Travassos
  • 17 A. Martinez
  • 19 J. Jorquera Romero
  • 20 Bernardo
  • 25 A. Assis
  • 66 G. Batista
  • 78 Landerson
  • 99 Yan Maranhao

Rio Ave

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Miszta (G)
  • 23 F. Petrasso (D)
  • 4 J. Panzo (D)
  • 6 N. Abbey (D)
  • 17 M. Vrousai (M)
  • 54 G. Liavas (M)
  • 80 O. Pohlmann (M)
  • 3 N. Athanasiou (M)
  • 11 Andre Luiz (F)
  • 9 Clayton (F)
  • 18 D. Spikic (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Chamorro
  • 5 A. Ntoi
  • 20 J. Tome
  • 21 J. Graca
  • 27 T. Medina
  • 28 M. Gual
  • 32 J. Brabec
  • 44 T. Nikitscher
  • 77 O. Richards

Timeline

  1. Moreirense
    1' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    C. Teguia

    Foul

  2. Moreirense
    46' Moreirense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Teguia · On: Travassos
  3. Moreirense
    46' Moreirense Goal · Normal Goal
    Travassos · Assist: Dinis Pinto
  4. Moreirense
    58' Moreirense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Sousa · On: Bernardo Martins
  5. Moreirense
    61' Moreirense Goal · Normal Goal
    Marcelo · Assist: Alanzinho
  6. Rio Ave
    67' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Vrousai · On: J. Tome
  7. Rio Ave
    67' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jonathan Panzo · On: J. Graca
  8. Moreirense
    69' Moreirense Goal · Normal Goal
    Alanzinho · Assist: Dinis Pinto
  9. Moreirense
    74' Moreirense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Guilherme Schettine · On: Yan Maranhao
  10. Rio Ave
    79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Spikic · On: T. Medina
  11. Rio Ave
    79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Pohlmann · On: M. Gual
  12. Rio Ave
    84' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Luiz · Assist: G. Liavas
  13. Rio Ave
    85' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Liavas · On: T. Nikitscher
  14. Moreirense
    86' Moreirense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kiko Bondoso · On: Joel Jorquera
  15. Moreirense
    86' Moreirense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Maracás · On: G. Batista

Match Stats

Stat Moreirense Rio Ave
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 86%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards
Total Shots 15 15
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 495 413
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 1.96 1.33
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 430 355
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • Travassos scored his goal right after coming in as a substitute at 46', marking an early momentum shift in favor of Moreirense
  • Alanzinho's goal just three minutes after the second half started (69') cemented Moreirense’s lead, effectively stifling Rio Ave's comeback attempts