Match Report
The table gap was wide: 15 points between Rio Ave U23 (2nd, 33 pts) and União Leiria U23 (6th, 18 pts). União Leiria U23 ranked just 33rd in the league on five-round form despite their 6th table position. Scoring rates set the scale: União Leiria U23 1.5 scored and 1.63 conceded per game, Rio Ave U23 1.56 and 1, with the league averaging 1.42.
On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
União Leiria U23: Lourenço Borges (72')
Key stats
Possession: União Leiria U23 41% · Rio Ave U23 59% · Total shots: 9-20 · On target: 5-9 · Corners: 4-11