Braga overpower Rio Ave as Horta strikes late to seal it | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Braga beat Rio Ave 3-0 at the Estádio Municipal de Braga. Florian Grillitsch struck in the fourth minute, finishing Pau Victor's through ball from the centre of the box. Ricardo Horta doubled the lead from close range (73.), then sealed the result in the third minute of second half stoppage time after Joao Moutinho's pass. Braga controlled 63.4% possession and produced seven shots on target as their grip tightened after the restart. Braga rise from fifth to fourth and visit Gil Vicente next, while Rio Ave remain 14th and host Moreirense next.

Player of the Match: Ricardo Horta delivered the cutting edge with a brace, firing four shots with three on target and adding two key passes.

Stat of the Match: Joao Moutinho completed 94 of 100 passes, setting the rhythm for Braga's midfield.

Three Things We Learned: An early breakthrough in the fourth minute set the platform for the hosts to play on the front foot. Lukas Hornicek made two saves, anchoring a clean sheet for Braga. Rio Ave struggled to threaten, registering only one shot inside the box and completing 0.0% of their 12 crosses.