Match Report
Estrela U23 went into the game 5th in the table on 19 points; Rio Ave U23 sat 2nd on 33 — a 14-point gap. Estrela U23 ranked just 25th in the league on five-round form despite their 5th table position.
Estrela U23 had gone 7 games without a win. Rio Ave U23 had won eight straight, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Estrela U23 had banked 3 of the last 15 points on offer; Rio Ave U23, 15.
Goal scorers
Estrela U23: Eduardo Sami (15')
Key stats
Possession: Estrela U23 43% · Rio Ave U23 57% · Total shots: 11-8 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 5-9