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Rio Ave defeats Estrela in a tense match in Vila do Conde
Rio Ave defeated Estrela 2-0 in a match played at the Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in Vila do Conde, corresponding to matchday 32 of the Primeira Liga. The match, refereed by Pedro Ramalho, was marked by tension and an accumulation of yellow cards.
Rio Ave, with 47% possession, generated 19 shots, 6 of them on target. Estrela, meanwhile, controlled 53% of possession but only managed 8 shots, 3 of them on target. Despite Estrela’s greater possession, Rio Ave was more effective in front of goal.
The score opened in the 78th minute with a penalty converted by Clayton. The second goal arrived in the 90th minute, scored by M. Neto, assisted by K. Zoabi.
Discipline was a problem for both teams. Rio Ave received 4 yellow cards, while Estrela accumulated 6. The match was interrupted by numerous fouls, 17 for Rio Ave and 16 for Estrela. Rio Ave also had a goal disallowed for offside in the 65th minute.
Substitutions rio ave: at minute 59 J. Novais came in and O. Pohlmann went out., at minute 59 M. Neto came in and T. Bakoulas went out., at minute 76 Kiko Bondoso came in and T. Morais went out., at minute 90 K. Zoabi came in and Clayton went out., at minute 90 J. Tome came in and Andre Luiz went out.
Substitutions estrela: at minute 63 Chico Banza came in and L. Bucca went out., at minute 63 Rodrigo Pinho came in and Kikas went out., at minute 71 Leo Cordeiro came in and A. Ruiz went out., at minute 81 Mamede came in and G. Montoia went out., at minute 81 N. Varela came in and P. Moreira went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rio Ave
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