Casa Pia and Rio Ave Battle to 1-1 Draw in Lisbon

Casa Pia AC and Rio Ave shared the spoils in a closely contested 1-1 draw at the Estádio Pina Manique on 17 May 2026. Both sides had chances to claim all three points but ultimately had to settle for a point in their mid‑table Primera Liga clash.

Match Summary
The home side took the lead midway through the first half. Winger Joca cut inside from the left and unleashed a deflected shot that wrong‑footed Rio Ave’s goalkeeper. Casa Pia held the advantage until just after the hour mark, when Rio Ave equalised through a well‑worked set piece. Centre‑back Aderllan Santos rose highest to meet a corner and nodded home.

Second Half Battle
The final half‑hour saw end‑to‑end action. Casa Pia came close when striker Félix Correia hit the post, while Rio Ave’s Carlos Miguel forced a sharp save from the goalkeeper. Neither side could find a winner, leaving both managers satisfied with the point.

Key Stats

• Possession: Casa Pia 51% – 49% Rio Ave
• Shots: Casa Pia 14 – 10 Rio Ave
• Yellow cards: Casa Pia 3 – 2 Rio Ave

Standout Performers
Casa Pia’s captain Neto marshalled the defence effectively, while Rio Ave’s winger Ukra caused problems with his dribbling down the flanks.

Table Impact
The draw leaves Casa Pia in 11th place on 39 points, while Rio Ave remain 12th on 37 points. Both teams are comfortably mid‑table with little risk of relegation.