Rio Ave beat Vimaraes 2-1 yesterday to take 35 points, ensuring they remain in the league after taking advantage of Portimonense’s defeat in Alvalade.
King of draws (17 in 33 games), Rio Ave gave the lead to Guimarães, who still saw Jota (35′) disallowed for offside, but never gave up a quick attack. In a fussy but objective game of football, Vila Condenses took the lead thanks to a goal from Hoki, who received the ball in the chest and fired home to make it 1-0.
In the second half, Vimaranense, who could have moved into fourth place, which is occupied by Braga (playing this Sunday), were more aggressive, but it was Boateng who increased their lead on the counter-attack after Handel lost the ball. Alvaro Pacheco’s team became bolder, but it was Jonathan’s turn to shine, missing goals from Handel (58′) and Manu (90+4′). However, Nuno Santos still reduced the score to 2:1 with a volley.
Author: Mario Figueiredo
Source: CM Jornal
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