Match Report
Rio Ave U23, 2nd with 33 points, sat 16 points above Marítimo U23 (8th, 17). Marítimo U23 had been under-performing their position — 25th on five-round form against 8th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.56/1 for Rio Ave U23 and 1.06/1.56 for Marítimo U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.42.
GioScore's database holds 5 meetings between the two: 4 for Rio Ave U23, 0 for Marítimo U23 and 1 drawn, at 2 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 40% of meetings won.
The venue was Estádio Cidade de Lordelo, with room for 5,300 spectators. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Rio Ave U23: Mamadou Savané (35'), Alex Sousa (51'), Eduardo Barros Dudu (77') · Marítimo U23: João Jesus (33')
Key stats
Possession: Rio Ave U23 53% · Marítimo U23 47% · Total shots: 17-6 · On target: 11-3 · Corners: 3-4