Rio Ave 1-1 AVS
Updated
It finished level: Rio Ave 1-1 AVS in the Liga Portugal (Round 22) on Sun, 16 Feb 2025 at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde. Rio Ave goals: Demir Tiknaz 62'. AVS goals: John Mercado 32'. Expected goals: 1.80-0.65. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Jaume Grau (8.1).
Match report
Rio Ave 1-1 AVS: match report
It finished 1-1 between Rio Ave and AVS in Liga Portugal on Sunday 16 February.
John Mercado put AVS ahead on 32' (0-1) and Demir Tiknaz levelled for Rio Ave on 62' (1-1).
Rio Ave had 61% of the ball, shots were 16-11 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.80-0.65. Rio Ave will feel they deserved more.
Jaume Grau (AVS Futebol SAD) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 2,206. Referee: David Rafael Oliveira Silva.
Match stats
| Rio Ave | AVS | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.80 | 0.65 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 26 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 372 (81%) | 211 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 7 |
Lineups
Rio Ave (4-2-3-1): Cezary Miszta, Marios Vrousai, Andreas-Richardos Ntoi, Nelson Abbey, Omar Richards, Theofanis Bakoulas, Demir Tiknaz, Kiko Bondoso, Ole Pohlmann, Tiago Morais, Clayton
AVS (4-2-3-1): Guillermo Ochoa, Tomás Tavares, Cristian Devenish, Aderllan Santos, Rafael Rodrigues, Gustavo Assuncao, Jaume Grau, Vasco Lopes, Lucas Piazon, John Mercado, Gerson Rodrigues
Key events
- 32' · Goal · John Mercado (AVS)
- 46' · Substitution · Andre Luiz for Tiago Morais (Rio Ave)
- 46' · Substitution · Martim Neto for Theofanis Bakoulas (Rio Ave)
- 56' · Yellow card · Omar Richards (Rio Ave)
- 57' · Yellow card · Clayton (Rio Ave)
- 61' · Yellow card · Gustavo Assuncao (AVS)
- 62' · Goal · Demir Tiknaz (Rio Ave)
- 63' · Substitution · Joao Pedro for Omar Richards (Rio Ave)
- 65' · Substitution · Gustavo Mendonca for Gustavo Assuncao (AVS)
- 75' · Yellow card · Kiko Bondoso (Rio Ave)
- 79' · Substitution · Babatunde Akinsola for John Mercado (AVS)
- 79' · Substitution · Zé Luis for Gerson Rodrigues (AVS)
- 79' · Substitution · Joao Graca for Ole Pohlmann (Rio Ave)
- 83' · Yellow card · Demir Tiknaz (Rio Ave)
- 86' · Substitution · Joao Novais for Demir Tiknaz (Rio Ave)
- 88' · Substitution · Rodrigo Ribeiro for Vasco Lopes (AVS)
- 90' · Yellow card · Martim Neto (Rio Ave)
- 90' · Yellow card · Cezary Miszta (Rio Ave)
All-time head-to-head
4 league meetings since 2024: Rio Ave 1, draws 2, AVS 1.
Questions
Who won Rio Ave vs AVS?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Liga Portugal) on Sun, 16 Feb 2025.
When and where is Rio Ave vs AVS?
Sun, 16 Feb 2025, 15:30 UTC at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde, Liga Portugal.
What is the head-to-head record between Rio Ave and AVS?
In 4 league meetings since 2024: Rio Ave 1 wins, 2 draws, AVS 1 wins (goals 5-5).