Sporting CP beat Rio Ave 3-1 on Friday, 09 August 2024 in Liga Portugal. The match was refereed by João Ferreira. It was played at Estádio José Alvalade.
First half: Sporting CP took an early lead at 6' when Pote scored, with the assist credited to V. Gyökeres, making the score 1-0. Sporting CP extended the lead at 26' when Pote scored, making the score 2-0. Aderllan Santos received a yellow card for Rio Ave at 35'.
Second half: Rio Ave made their 1st substitution at 46', with Tiago Morais replacing João Tomé. Clayton received a yellow card for Rio Ave at 48'. Pote received a yellow card for Sporting CP at 51'. Sporting CP extended the lead at 63' when V. Gyökeres scored, making the score 3-0. Rio Ave made their 2nd substitution at 65', with Aderllan Santos replacing Patrick William. Rio Ave made their 3rd substitution at 65', with João Graça replacing Kiko Bondoso. Sporting CP made their 1st substitution at 65', with Pote replacing Mateus Fernandes. Geny Catamo received a yellow card for Sporting CP at 70'. Sporting CP made their 2nd substitution at 76', with Geny Catamo replacing Matheus Reis. Sporting CP made their 3rd substitution at 76', with Trincão replacing M. Edwards. Sporting CP made their 4th substitution at 76', with M. Hjulmand replacing Daniel Bragança. Rio Ave made their 4th substitution at 76', with A. Oudrhiri replacing B. Aguilera. Rio Ave made their 5th substitution at 82', with Ole Pohlmann replacing Vitor Gomes. Sporting CP made their 5th substitution at 89', with H. Morita replacing Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rio Ave scored late to reduce the deficit at 90' when Clayton scored, with the assist credited to Vitor Gomes, making the score 3-1.
Sporting CP used 5 substitutions while Rio Ave used 5 substitutions. Sporting CP got 2 yellow cards, while Rio Ave got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Sporting CP outshot their opponent (27-4).
- Sporting CP controlled possession (59%).
- Sporting CP had the sharper finishing (6-1 shots on target).
