Rio Ave 0:4 Sporting — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Sporting ran out comfortable 4-0 winners at Rio Ave, with the match effectively settled inside the opening 37 minutes. The visitors scored four times before the break and controlled the game from start to finish.

Flávio Gonçalves opened the scoring in the fifth minute from Issa Doumbia's assist, and Geny Catamo doubled the lead in the 19th minute. Luis Javier Suárez added a third in the 26th minute and completed the scoring with a second goal in the 37th minute, assisted by Maximiliano Araújo.

Sporting dominated the numbers, holding 61% possession and outshooting Rio Ave 15-6, with seven attempts on target to none. Luis Javier Suárez's brace was the standout contribution, though he was booked in the 51st minute; Rio Ave's Tamás Nikitscher was also shown a yellow card.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Rio Ave vs Sporting?

Rio Ave 0-4 Sporting (Primeira Liga).

Who scored?

Flávio Gonçalves (5', assist Issa Doumbia) for Sporting; Geny Catamo (19', assist Flávio Gonçalves) for Sporting; Luis Javier Suárez (26') for Sporting; Luis Javier Suárez (37', assist Maximiliano Araújo) for Sporting.

Was Sporting's win deserved?

Yes — Sporting were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Rio Ave vs Sporting?

Yellow cards: Luis Javier Suárez (Sporting); Tamás Nikitscher (Rio Ave).

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