Match report
Rio Ave Secures 3-0 Win Over Tondela in Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
3–0
FT
Tondela
Oct 5, 2025
Rio Ave delivered an emphatic performance, defeating Tondela 3-0 in a crucial match in the Primeira Liga. Goals from D. Spikic and Andre Luiz set the tone early on for Rio Ave, while Clayton's late goal sealed the win despite being sent off shortly after.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Rio Ave 3-0 Tondela
- • Goals by D. Spikic (25'), Andre Luiz (42'), Clayton (73')
- • Clayton receives a red card in the 89th minute, leading to a tense final few minutes for Rio Ave
- • Tondela's Brayan Medina also sent off with a second yellow card at the end of the match
Lineups
Rio Ave
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 C. Miszta (G)
- 23 F. Petrasso (D)
- 32 J. Brabec (D)
- 4 J. Panzo (D)
- 17 M. Vrousai (M)
- 5 A. Ntoi (M)
- 10 B. Aguilera Zamora (M)
- 3 N. Athanasiou (M)
- 11 Andre Luiz (F)
- 9 Clayton (F)
- 18 D. Spikic (F)
Substitutes
- 22 K. Chamorro
- 2 E. da Silva Moreira
- 6 N. Abbey
- 21 J. Graca
- 28 M. Gual
- 44 T. Nikitscher
- 54 G. Liavas
- 63 J. Lomboto
- 80 O. Pohlmann
Tondela
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 Bernardo (G)
- 2 Bebeto (D)
- 4 C. Marques (D)
- 20 B. Medina (D)
- 48 T. Manso (D)
- 32 J. Rodriguez (M)
- 15 S. Sithole (M)
- 7 Pedro Maranhao (M)
- 16 Rony Lopes (M)
- 17 I. Cavaleiro (M)
- 29 J. Siebatcheu (F)
Substitutes
- 30 L. Canizares
- 5 J. Afonso
- 8 H. Tavares
- 11 Y. Rodriguez
- 21 R. Vita
- 67 Yarlen
- 70 M. Ouattara
- 79 H. Felix
- 97 Cicero
Timeline
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11' Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardClayton
Simulation
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25' Rio Ave Goal · Normal GoalD. Spikic
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42' Rio Ave Goal · Normal GoalAndre Luiz
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45'+1 Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardB. Aguilera Zamora
Time wasting
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46' Tondela subst · Substitution 1Off: Juan Rodríguez · On: R. Vita
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46' Tondela subst · Substitution 2Off: Tiago Manso · On: H. Felix
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56' Tondela subst · Substitution 3Off: Rony Lopes · On: Y. Rodriguez
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61' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Aguilera Zamora · On: G. Liavas
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68' Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardF. Petrasso
Argument
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69' Tondela Card · Yellow CardBebeto
Foul
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73' Rio Ave Goal · Normal GoalClayton · Assist: Andre Luiz
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74' Tondela subst · Substitution 4Off: Bebeto · On: Yarlen
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74' Tondela subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Cavaleiro · On: M. Ouattara
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76' Tondela Card · Yellow CardR. Vita
Foul
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78' Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardJonathan Panzo
Off the ball foul
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79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Vrousai · On: E. da Silva Moreira
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79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Petrasso · On: T. Nikitscher
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84' Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardAndreas Ndoj
Foul
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86' Tondela Card · Yellow CardBrayan Medina
Foul
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87' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5Off: Andre Luiz · On: J. Graca
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89' Rio Ave Card · Yellow CardClayton
Foul
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89' Rio Ave Card · Red CardClayton
Foul
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90'+2 Tondela Card · Yellow CardBrayan Medina
Foul
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90'+2 Tondela Card · Red CardBrayan Medina
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Rio Ave | Tondela |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 84% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 374 | 400 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | 2.27 | 0.75 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 7 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 312 | 335 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ D. Spikic's early goal in the 25th minute set Rio Ave on course for victory and demoralized Tondela
- ▸ Andre Luiz doubled Rio Ave's lead just before halftime, securing momentum into the second half