Rio Ave clinch clinical away win to climb to 10th | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Rio Ave beat Santa Clara 2-0 at Estádio de São Miguel. Tamás Nikitscher headed in Marius Vrushaj's cross in the 50th minute following a corner. An own goal from Sidney Lima (61.) doubled the lead and settled the contest. Rio Ave produced just four attempts, three on target, illustrating ruthless efficiency. The result lifts Rio Ave from 12th to 10th and they host AVS next, while Santa Clara remain 14th and visit Casa Pia.

Player of the Match: Nikitscher dictated midfield, scored the opener and completed 24 of 30 passes with five recoveries.

Stat of the Match: Ennio Van der Gouw made four saves, a calm display that underpinned the clean sheet.

Three Things We Learned: Rio Ave's set piece delivery told, with the opener created after a corner. Santa Clara had 13 attempts and 53.8% possession but only four on target. The visitors' defence made 44 clearances, repelling sustained pressure.