Sporting loanee scores screamer against Rio Ave from range (Video) | OneFootball

Valadares Gaia secured their first Liga BPI win this Saturday, beating Rio Ave 1-0 in the third round of the competition. After two defeats in the opening rounds, the Gaia side found their way to victory thanks to a superb goal from Matilde Nave, a forward on loan from Sporting, who renewed her contract before being loaned out.

The two teams took to the field in search of their first points and produced a balanced and intense first half. Valadares had more of the ball and created the first big chance in the 13th minute, with Matilde Nave forcing Genevieve Crenshaw into a sharp save. Rio Ave responded through Lauren Smith, but Erin Seppi also came out on top.

The deadlock remained until half-time and, in the second half, Valadares came out more determined. Marta Gestera came close to opening the scoring, while Sara Monteiro prevented Lauren Smith from putting the Vila do Conde side ahead with a decisive clearance.

The only goal came in the 74th minute. Matilde Nave took advantage of a loose ball on the edge of the area and, with a powerful right-footed strike, sent the ball into the top corner, scoring a real stunner and securing all three points for the home side.

Valadares finished with 10 players after Tita was sent off in the 89th minute, but held on to the lead until the final whistle. With the win, the Gaia side now has three points and climbs to seventh place, while Rio Ave is still without a point.

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