Vilacondenses defeated Moreirense FC 3-2 with Vrousai scoring after the break
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Five goals and a true spectacle in Vila do Conde! Rio Ave FC hosted and defeated Moreirense FC 3-2 in a thrilling Matchday 12 clash of Liga Portugal Betclic, decided in the final moments.
Petit’s team started assertively, building a 2-0 lead: Morais opened the scoring in the 26th minute, followed by Clayton’s strike in the 46th minute.
Things seemed to be going smoothly for the home side, but Moreirense responded with determination. An own goal by Santos in the 49th minute brought the visitors back into the game, and Gabrielzinho completed the comeback at the 65-minute mark.
As the match neared five minutes of added time, a draw seemed inevitable, but Vrousai capitalised on a defensive error to score the winner for Rio Ave FC.
This crucial victory keeps Rio Ave unbeaten at home (three wins and three draws in Liga Portugal Betclic) and moves them to ninth place with 15 points. Moreirense FC remains just above them in eighth, with 17 points.
Liga Portugal Betclic MVP: Vrousai (Rio Ave FC)
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