Vitoria de Guimaraes don collect another win for their campaign, as dem defeat Rio Ave 2-0 for Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques. Dis one make am back-to-back victories for dem for Liga Portugal, and dem still dey hold seventh position for the table.
Before the break, Charles, the goalkeeper for Vitoria, do well to keep the game level. He save shots from Dário Spikic and Olé Pohlmann, as Rio Ave show say dem get threat for attack.
But after the restart, coach Tony Strata come make changes wey settle the team. For the 72nd minute, Samu take Gustavo Silva pass and finish from close range to break the deadlock. Then for added time, Strata himself score with a low strike for the 95th minute to seal the victory.
Rio Ave try well well, with five attempts for goal and four wey force Charles to work. But e no enough to get anything from the match.
Dis win follow the pattern wey Vitoria de Guimaraes don establish recently. Before dis game, dem don collect seven points from three matches, wey bring dem back to seventh place after a five-game streak without win earlier. The 1-0 victory against Gil Vicente, wey dey sixth, show say dem fit compete for the top six.
But the road no easy, as next match be against Sporting Lisbon. So dis win against Rio Ave dey important to keep momentum.
For Rio Ave side, dem dey 12th for the table, five points behind Vitoria. Dem don get 14 points from last seven matches, wey make dem one of the form teams for the league. But dem no fit continue the winning streak for away matches, as dem don win three in a row before dis game.
The match also get some personal stories. Goncalo Nogueira provide assist just one minute after e come in against Gil Vicente, and e fit return to central midfield for Vitoria. Oumar Camara fit also come back to the flank. Gustavo Silva, wey don score for three matches in a row, continue to lead the line.
For Rio Ave, goalkeeper Cezary Pawet Miszta return after three months out, but Ennio van der Gouw still dey option. Jalen Blasa, wey don score for four matches before, no score dis time but still get place for attack.
With both teams in form, the match deliver high-quality contest. The home side favourites for familiar territory, but the visitors don make habit of earning points for hard-fought battles. A competitive draw fit be the end result, but for dis one, Vitoria take all three points.
Now Vitoria de Guimaraes go face Sporting CP next, while Rio Ave go host Gil Vicente.
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