Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3' | Alverca | Goal — Dawda Camara Sankharé (assist: Francisco Chiquinho) | 1-0 | |
| 59' | Rio Ave | Substitution — Pedro Amaral on, Marios Vrushai off | 1-0 | |
| 59' | Rio Ave | Substitution — Roland Galcik on, Sebastian Clemensen off | 1-0 | |
| 68' | Alverca | Substitution — Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos on, André Vidigal off | 1-0 | |
| 68' | Alverca | Substitution — Dawda Camara Sankharé on, Vivaldo Semedo off | 1-0 | |
| 69' | Rio Ave | Substitution — Miguel Patricío on, Malik Sellouki off | 1-0 | |
| 69' | Rio Ave | Substitution — João Tomé Baptista on, Tamble Ulisses Folgado Monteiro off | 1-0 | |
| 69' | Rio Ave | Substitution — Tamas Nikitscher on, Caike Lourenço Valença off | 1-0 | |
| 74' | Alverca | Substitution — Francisco Chiquinho on, Matheus Franca off | 1-0 | |
| 84' | Alverca | Substitution — Francisco Chissumba on, Yaya Bojang off | 1-0 | |
| 84' | Alverca | Substitution — Rayan Lucas on, Zé Rafael off | 1-0 | |
| 87' | Rio Ave | Simón García | 1-0 | |
| 88' | Alverca | Davy Gui | 1-0 | |
| 90+3' | Alverca | André Vidigal | 1-0 | |
| 90+5' | Rio Ave | Francisco Petrasso | 1-0 |
Alverca edged out Rio Ave 1-0 at the Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca on Saturday, 19 September 2026, grinding out a narrow but deserved home win in the Primeira Liga. The hosts settled quicker and took a slender lead into the break, with that single goal enough to see out a tense, scrappy affair. Rio Ave pushed for a way back in the second half but couldn't find the finish that would have changed the complexion of the game, and Alverca's back line held firm when it mattered. Three points lifts Alverca's spirits after what had been a tricky start to the campaign, and this kind of result, built on discipline rather than flair, is often the sort that sticks with a squad. For Rio Ave, there's little to take from the trip beyond a reminder that fine margins are deciding games right now. A tight scoreline, a tight match, and a result that will mean plenty more to one dressing room than the other.
The Matchup
Alverca beat Rio Ave 1-0 at Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Alverca also had the better share of the ball, holding 48% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 23 attempts from Alverca against 6 from Rio Ave over the course of the game. Rio Ave had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Alverca vs Rio Ave Lineups
Looking Ahead
Alverca will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes away at 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 Famalicão vs Alverca going to play at 12 October 2026 in Primeira Liga 2026-27.
Rio Ave, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action at home to Famalicão, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Rio Ave vs Famalicão going to play at 25 October 2026 in Primeira Liga 2026-27.