Rio Ave vs Arouca 2020-21 Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

FT
0 - 2
2nd Leg - Arouca win 5-0 on aggregate
  • 32': Arsénio
  • 59': Sema Velázquez

Introduction

Rio Ave are hosting Arouca at Estádio do Rio Ave, Vila do Conde, Portugal, starting on . The match is a part of the Portuguese Primeira Liga Promotion/Relegation Playoffs.

Match Commentary

  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 9': Substitution, Rio Ave. Pelé replaces Filipe Augusto because of an injury.
  • 32': Goal! Rio Ave 0, Arouca 1. Arsénio (Arouca) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pedro Moreira.
  • 37': Thales (Arouca) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Rio Ave 0, Arouca 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Rio Ave. Ronan replaces Ivo Pinto.
  • 59': Goal! Rio Ave 0, Arouca 2. José Manuel Velázquez (Arouca) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mateus Quaresma following a corner.
  • 61': Substitution, Rio Ave. Anderson Cruz replaces Júnior Brandão.
  • 61': Substitution, Rio Ave. Ryotaro Meshino replaces Fábio Coentrão.
  • 65': Lawrence Ofori (Arouca) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 67': Substitution, Arouca. Adilio replaces André Bukia.
  • 72': Substitution, Arouca. Joel Ferreira replaces Mateus Quaresma because of an injury.
  • 79': Ryotaro Meshino (Rio Ave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 82': Substitution, Arouca. Brunão replaces André Silva.
  • 82': Substitution, Arouca. Mauro Caballero replaces Lawrence Ofori.
  • 85': Nélson Monte (Rio Ave) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+4': Adilio (Arouca) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+4': Pelé (Rio Ave) is shown the yellow card.

Game Information

Competition: Portuguese Primeira Liga Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Venue: Estádio do Rio Ave
Location: Vila do Conde, Portugal

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/soccer/500/15784.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originARO RIOhttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/soccer/500/3822.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=origin
16 Fouls 21
4 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 1
6 Corner Kicks 11
6 Saves 0
41.9 Possession 58.1
9 SHOTS 23
2 ON GOAL 6
0.2 On Target % 0.3
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
205 Accurate Passes 321
319 Passes 415
0.6 Pass Completion % 0.8
2 Accurate Crosses 12
12 Crosses 45
0.2 Cross % 0.3
79 Long Balls 67
32 Accurate Long Balls 35
0.4 Long Balls % 0.5
3 Blocked Shots 5
10 Effective Tackles 7
13 Tackles 13
0.8 Tackle % 0.5
17 Interceptions 12
28 Effective Clearances 13
28 Clearances 13

Line-Ups

RIO Rio Ave (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Pawel Kieszek (GK)
33 Aderlan Santos
4 Nélson Monte Yellow Card
36 Savio
25 Ivo Pinto
7 Gelson Dala
5 Filipe Augusto
8 Tarantini
9 Juninho
21 Carlos Mané
17 Fábio Coentrão

ARO Arouca (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Victor Braga (GK)
4 Sema Velázquez
13 Joao Basso
6 Mateus Quaresma
72 Thales Yellow Card
21 Leandro Silva
20 Pedro Moreira
80 Lawrence Ofori Yellow Card
7 André Silva
8 Arsénio
10 André Bukia

Portuguese Liga Pro/Rel News

Tyrique George scores as England U21 edge Andorra in Euro quali

Tyrique George scores as England U21 edge Andorra in Euro quali

Tyrique George scored the only goal as England under-21s earned a 1-0 victory over Andorra in their European Championship qualifier at Pride Park on Monday.

2026 World Cup: Who has qualified, and how the rest can make it

2026 World Cup: Who has qualified, and how the rest can make it

The race for the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

USMNT hopes Pulisic 'can be available'; Robinson out

USMNT hopes Pulisic 'can be available'; Robinson out

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino said he would wait until Tuesday to determine if Christian Pulisic will play in the friendly against Australia, while Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been ruled out due to ongoing issues with his knee.

Marcus Rashford challenged by Tuchel to reach full potential

Marcus Rashford challenged by Tuchel to reach full potential

England manager Thomas Tuchel has said Marcus Rashford is not living up to his potential and warned him not to waste his career.

Cape Verde clinches country's first-ever World Cup spot

Cape Verde clinches country's first-ever World Cup spot

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.

Transfer rumors, news: Milan focused on Liverpool's Gomez

Transfer rumors, news: Milan focused on Liverpool's Gomez

AC Milan want to sign an experienced center back, and Liverpool's Joe Gomez is their main target. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

England's Harry Kane fit for Latvia World Cup qualifier clash

England's Harry Kane fit for Latvia World Cup qualifier clash

Captain Harry Kane will be available for England as they aim to secure World Cup qualification in Latvia on Tuesday.

Daouda Peeters: From Juventus, to paralysis, to USL's Vegas

Daouda Peeters: From Juventus, to paralysis, to USL's Vegas

Daouda Peeters was on a fast track to success at Juventus only for a rare neurological disorder to halt his career in its tracks.