Match report

Moreirense Stuns Rio Ave with 2-1 Primeira Liga Victory

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
1–2
FT
Moreirense
Moreirense
Feb 16, 2026

Moreirense secured an impressive victory over Rio Ave in their Primeira Liga match, with goals from Rodrigo Alonso and Mateja Stjepanović. Despite a brief equalizer from J. Blesa for Rio Ave, Moreirense maintained composure to secure the win at José Rocha Stadium.

Key Facts

  • • Rodrigo Alonso opened the scoring for Moreirense in the 17th minute, assisted by Kiko Bondoso.
  • • J. Blesa equalized for Rio Ave in the 42nd minute with an assist from Andreas Ndoj.
  • • Mateja Stjepanović restored Moreirense's lead in the 57th minute with an assist from Travassos, securing their victory.
  • • T. Monteiro (Rio Ave) and three players of Moreirense received yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

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)
  • 77 O. Richards (D)
  • 44 T. Nikitscher (M)
  • 5 A. Ntoi (M)
  • 7 Diogo Bezerra
  • 11 J. Blesa (M)
  • 18 D. Spikic (M)
  • 9 T. Monteiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Chamorro
  • 6 N. Abbey
  • 8 Ryan Guilherme
  • 19 A. Papakanellos
  • 20 J. Tome
  • 21 J. Graca
  • 23 F. Petrasso
  • 54 G. Liavas
  • 80 O. Pohlmann

Moreirense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Ferreira (G)
  • 76 D. Pinto (D)
  • 66 G. Batista (D)
  • 26 Maracas (D)
  • 27 Francisco Domingues (D)
  • 21 Rodri (M)
  • 8 M. Stjepanovic (M)
  • 2 Travassos (M)
  • 11 Alanzinho (M)
  • 10 Kiko Bondoso (M)
  • 99 Yan Maranhao (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Mika
  • 4 Kevyn Monteiro
  • 7 C. Teguia
  • 9 L. Semedo
  • 23 N. John
  • 25 A. Assis
  • 30 J. Gower
  • 71 L. Santos
  • 78 Landerson

Timeline

  1. Rio Ave
    5' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    T. Monteiro

    Foul

  2. Moreirense
    17' Moreirense Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Alonso · Assist: Kiko Bondoso
  3. Moreirense
    41' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    Kiko

    Foul

  4. Rio Ave
    42' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Blesa · Assist: Andreas Ndoj
  5. Moreirense
    57' Moreirense Goal · Normal Goal
    Mateja Stjepanović · Assist: Travassos
  6. Moreirense
    58' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Alonso

    Foul

  7. Rio Ave
    60' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Spikic · On: A. Papakanellos
  8. Rio Ave
    60' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Nikitscher · On: O. Pohlmann
  9. Moreirense
    73' Moreirense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alanzinho · On: N. John
  10. Moreirense
    74' Moreirense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrigo Alonso · On: J. Gower
  11. Moreirense
    82' Moreirense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kiko Bondoso · On: Landerson
  12. Rio Ave
    85' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andreas Ndoj · On: Ryan Guilherme
  13. Moreirense
    87' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    Mateja Stjepanović

    Foul

  14. Moreirense
    89' Moreirense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Travassos · On: Kevyn Monteiro
  15. Moreirense
    90' Moreirense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dinis Pinto · On: C. Teguia

Match Stats

Stat Rio Ave Moreirense
Fouls 17 24
Pass Accuracy 84% 79%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 6
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 539 372
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 1.25 0.45
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 452 295
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Moreirense's early goal by Rodrigo Alonso in the 17th minute set a dominant tone, despite Rio Ave's temporary leveler from J. Blesa just before halftime.
  • ▸ Mateja Stjepanović's crucial second goal for Moreirense in the 57th minute re-established their lead and was pivotal in maintaining control over the game.