Paços de Ferreira edged past Rio Ave

Paços de Ferreira beat Rio Ave in a close win on Sunday, 2x3, in the match for the 25th round. To this Matchday, Vila do Conde's team came from two draws, and Paços de Ferreira's team came from a defeat.

The first goal was scored by João Amaral in the 11th minute, from a direct free kick. With 14 minutes on the clock, Douglas Tanque fired home Paços de Ferreira's second goal, from a corner, laid on by Marcelo. After 43 minutes, Diego Lopes struck for Rio Ave, with a right-foot shot. With 45 minutes already played, Paços de Ferreira's team saw Bruno Teles expelled with a direct red card

In the 52nd minute, Bruno Santos struck for Pepa's team, with a right-foot strike inside the box. In the 58th minute, Gelson Dala netted the final goal of the game, with a right-foot strike. In the 68th minute, Vila do Conde's team saw Matheus Reis get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.

After the result Rio Ave is 6th in the table, 38 points, while Paços de Ferreira occupy 16th place, 25 points. Next up, Paços de Ferreira's team will play away against Sporting, whilst Vila do Conde's team visit Moreirense.