OffsAIde
·4 January 2026
André Luiz double lifts Rio Ave to 10th

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·4 January 2026

Match in Five Sentences: Rio Ave beat Casa Pia 3-1 in Vila do Conde. André Luiz opened the scoring in the 54th minute, turning in from close range after a Clayton-led break. Brandon Aguilera doubled the lead with a pinpoint direct free kick (62.), the game's decisive swing. The hosts were clinical, working eight shots on target from 12 attempts as they largely controlled the second half. André Luiz clinched it with a late second (86.), and Rio Ave rise from 11th to 10th to host Benfica next.
Player of the Match: André Luiz led the line with a ruthless brace, producing five shots with four on target and six touches in the box.
Stat of the Match: Clayton registered two assists and three key passes, supplying the break and the clinching through ball.
Three Things We Learned: Casa Pia actually attempted more efforts, 15 to 12, but tested the goalkeeper only five times. Set pieces mattered, with Brandon Aguilera's direct free kick on the board and the hosts leading corners nine to four. Casa Pia remain 15th and visit Sporting CP next.









































