Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21' | Estrela | Goal — Ianis Stoica (assist: Leandro Antonetti) | 0-1 | |
| 26' | Estrela | Max Scholze | 0-1 | |
| 44' | Rio Ave | Francisco Petrasso | 0-1 | |
| 45+3' | Rio Ave | Goal — Francisco Petrasso (assist: Diogo Bezerra) | 1-1 | |
| 53' | Estrela | Goal — Abraham Marcus (assist: Max Scholze) | 1-2 | |
| 54' | Rio Ave | Substitution — Sebastian Clemensen on, Roland Galcik off | 1-2 | |
| 56' | Rio Ave | Goal — Roland Galcik (assist: Diogo Bezerra) | 2-2 | |
| 58' | Estrela | Eddy Doué | 2-2 | |
| 61' | Estrela | Goal — Abraham Marcus (assist: Ianis Stoica) | 2-3 | |
| 63' | Rio Ave | Substitution — Miguel Patricío on, Tamble Ulisses Folgado Monteiro off | 2-3 | |
| 63' | Estrela | Substitution — Eddy Doué on, Joan Jordan off | 2-3 | |
| 68' | Rio Ave | Substitution — João Tomé Baptista on, Nelson Abbey off | 2-3 | |
| 68' | Rio Ave | Substitution — Tamas Nikitscher on, Malik Sellouki off | 2-3 | |
| 68' | Rio Ave | Substitution — Pedro Amaral on, Marios Vrushai off | 2-3 | |
| 71' | Estrela | Substitution — Max Scholze on, Kevin Hoog Jansson off | 2-3 | |
| 72' | Estrela | Substitution — Santiago Serra on, Jefferson Encada off | 2-3 | |
| 76' | Estrela | Stefan Lekovic | 2-3 | |
| 78' | Rio Ave | Goal — Jalen Blesa | 3-3 | |
| 84' | Estrela | Substitution — Abraham Marcus on, Beni Souza off | 3-3 | |
| 84' | Estrela | Substitution — Ianis Stoica on, Alisson Souza off | 3-3 | |
| 90+1' | Rio Ave | Tamble Ulisses Folgado Monteiro | 3-3 |
Six goals, no winner. Rio Ave and Estrela shared a wild 3-3 draw at the Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube on Monday, 14 September 2026, in a game that swung back and forth without either side able to find a decisive edge. The hosts led 1-1 at the break after an open opening period, and the second half somehow produced even more drama as both teams traded goals right to the finish. Neither defence had an answer on the night, and you suspect both benches will have mixed feelings walking away from this one. For Rio Ave, there'll be some frustration at not holding on having come back into it, while Estrela will wonder how they didn't nick all three points given how the game kept tilting their way. A point apiece keeps both sides ticking along, but this was the kind of match that offered neither manager much clarity on where their team really stands.
The Matchup
It finished 3-3 between Rio Ave and Estrela at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, a scoreline that summed up a game short on clear separation between the two sides. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with Rio Ave holding 38% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. There were spells of pressure from both teams, but not enough to turn a share of the points into all three. Days like this are part of a long season, and how each side responds in their next fixture will say plenty about their form heading forward. Here is a closer look at how the two teams compared statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Rio Ave vs Estrela Lineups
Looking Ahead
Rio Ave does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Famalicão, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Rio Ave vs Famalicão going to play at 25 October 2026 in Primeira Liga 2026-27.
Estrela, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Arouca, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Arouca vs Estrela going to play at 11 October 2026 in Primeira Liga 2026-27.