Rio Ave defeated Sporting in a fantastic win on Monday, 5x2, on matchweek 8. Before this matchday, Vila do Conde's team came from two defeats, and leões came from a win.
After 5 minutes, Costinha opened the score for Rio Ave. With 17 minutes on the clock, Dimitar Mitrovski struck for Sporting. Vila do Conde's team scored their second goal of the game through Jaime Pinto, after 29 minutes.
With 54 minutes on the clock, Daniel Bragança struck the second goal for Lisboa's team. after 68 minutes, Miguel Rodrigues fired home for Pedro Cunha's team. After 78 minutes, André Silva doubled the lead for Rio Ave. with 90 minutes on the clock, Vitó netted the final goal of the game, from the penalty spot. In the closing stages of the game, Tiago Djaló left the game early after seeing a red card.
After the result Rio Ave are 3rd in the table, with 15 points, while Sporting sit 5th place, with 13 points. In their next fixture, Vila do Conde's team visit Benfica, while Lisboa's team will play at home against Estoril Praia.