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. Recent form told a different story for Estrela U23: only 25th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th.
Estrela U23 had gone 7 games without a win. Rio Ave U23 arrived on a run of eight straight wins, having scored in 8 consecutive games. The five-game form split read 3/15 points for Estrela U23 against 15/15 for Rio Ave U23.
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