Rio Ave 2, Estoril 1

ESTORIL, Portugal (Interstat) — Rio Ave opened its Primeira Liga campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Estoril on Sunday, overcoming an early deficit with a decisive second-half goal at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota. The visitors secured the three points despite being projected as slight underdogs, improving their league record to one win and no losses. Estoril begins its season with a defeat, falling to zero wins and one loss. The match began in ideal fashion for the home side. Estoril defender Ferro broke the deadlock in the 16th minute, powering in a header from a set-piece delivery by… Read more...