Blesa earns Rio Ave a point after the restart | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Casa Pia and Rio Ave drew 1-1 at the Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior. Gaizka Larrazabal put Casa Pia ahead in the 35th minute, finishing from close range after Dailon Livramento's corner was recycled. After the restart, Jalen Blesa levelled for Rio Ave with a rising finish into the roof of the net (52.). Casa Pia carried the greater threat, ending with 20 attempts that reflected sustained pressure despite less possession. The result leaves Casa Pia 16th and bound for the relegation play-offs.

Player of the Match: Larrazabal was the game's sharpest outlet, scoring the opener and leading all players with six shots and three on target.

Stat of the Match: Jakub Brabec made 10 clearances, a commanding display that helped Rio Ave absorb long spells of pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Casa Pia created far more, recording 20 attempts to Rio Ave's six. Rio Ave had 58.7% possession but did not win a single corner. Ennio Van der Gouw produced four saves to secure the point for the visitors.