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Primeira Liga Matchweek 8
SC Braga crestSC Braga
2–1
FT
HT 0–1
Rio Ave crestRio Ave
  • S. Banza 90+1′
  • Abel Ruiz 90+6′
  • L. Ruiz 5′
Estádio Municipal de Braga, Braga Manuel Oliveira

Match report

SC Braga beat Rio Ave 2-1 in Primeira Liga Matchweek 8 at Estádio Municipal de Braga, Braga.

SC Braga recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Abel Ruiz struck in the 90+6th minute for SC Braga.

Expected goals finished 2.91 to 2.03, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Comeback

SC Braga recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Late drama

Abel Ruiz struck in the 90+6th minute for SC Braga.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 2.91 to 2.03, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

SC Braga above · Rio Ave below
  • 5′⚽L. RuizAssist: Costinha
  • Serdar Saatçı40′
  • ⇄PizziAbel Ruiz46′
  • ⇄Adrián MarínC. Borja46′
  • 62′⇄Zé ManuelUkra
  • ⇄J. MendesRoger Fernandes63′
  • 72′⇄L. RuizHernâni
  • 72′⇄João GraçaVitor Gomes
  • 74′Jhonatan
  • 79′▣VAR: Goal cancelled
  • 80′Vítor Gomes
  • ⇄Álvaro DjalóRony Lopes81′
  • ⇄R. ZalazarJoão Moutinho81′
  • 84′⇄Fábio RonaldoSávio
  • 84′⇄Josué SáPatrick William
  • ⚽S. BanzaAssist: Roger Fernandes90+1′
  • ⚽Abel RuizAssist: Roger Fernandes90+6′

Match stats

● SC Braga● Rio Ave
Possession 72%
28%
Expected goals (xG) 2.91
2.03
Shots 34
9
Shots on target 9
2
Shots inside the box 22
4
Corners 16
1
Accurate passes 545
173
Saves 1
7
Fouls 7
12
Offsides 2
2
Yellow cards 1
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

SC Braga4-2-3-1
9 Abel Ruiz
26 C. Borja
11 Roger Fernandes
20 Rony Lopes
28 João Moutinho
91 L. Horníček
88 Castro
4 S. Niakaté
18 Vitor Carvalho

Manager: Artur Jorge

Rio Ave3-4-2-1
17 Ukra
7 Hernâni
8 Vitor Gomes
16 Sávio
4 Patrick William
13 J. Lomboto
75 Frederico Namora
82 Magrão
95 André Pereira

Manager: Luís Freire

Top-rated players

Rodrigo ZalazarSC Braga · 81′ · 5 key passes
8.5
Roger FernandesSC Braga · 27′ · 2 assist · 4 key passes
8.5
Mutassim Al MusratiSC Braga · 90′ · 2 key passes
8.3
Álvaro DjalóSC Braga · 81′ · 4 key passes
7.7
Aderllan SantosRio Ave · 90′
7.5
Serdar SaatçıSC Braga · 90′ · 2 key passes
7.3

Questions & answers

What was the score in SC Braga vs Rio Ave?

SC Braga 2-1 Rio Ave (half-time 0-1).

Where is SC Braga vs Rio Ave played?

The match is played at Estádio Municipal de Braga, Braga.

Who is the referee for SC Braga vs Rio Ave?

The appointed referee is Manuel Oliveira.

What is the head-to-head record between SC Braga and Rio Ave?

In their last 9 meetings: SC Braga 5 wins, Rio Ave 1 wins, 3 draws.