Portimonense 0–3 Rio Ave
International Club Friendly – 15 July 2026, 17:30

Rio Ave delivered a dominant away display at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão, recording a comfortable 3–0 win over Portimonense in their pre-season friendly. The visitors, preparing for another season in Portugal’s top flight, showcased their superior quality from start to finish.

First-Half Onslaught

Rio Ave started at a high tempo and took the lead in the 8th minute. Midfielder Vasco Lopes latched onto a through ball and calmly finished past the Portimonense goalkeeper. The pressure continued, and in the 25th minute, winger Ricardo Ferreira doubled the advantage after a swift counter-attack, slotting into an empty net after a defensive mix-up.

Controlled Second Half

Portimonense attempted to mount a response after the break, but Rio Ave’s defense, led by experienced centre-back Luís Dias, remained resolute. The icing on the cake came in the 73rd minute when substitute forward Miguel Neto curled a free-kick over the wall and into the top corner, leaving the home goalkeeper with no chance. Rio Ave could have added more, but the final scoreline of 3–0 reflected their total dominance.

Match Stats & Implications

• Rio Ave had 62% possession and 12 shots, six on target.
• Portimonense managed just three shots, all from distance.
• The result continues Rio Ave’s strong preseason form, building momentum for their upcoming league fixtures.

Portimonense will take positives from the intensity of the workout but will need to sharpen their attacking play and defensive organization before their competitive matches begin.