Rio Ave 1, Casa Pia 1

RIO MAIOR, Portugal (Interstat) — Jalen Blesa scored an equalizer in the 52nd minute to lift Rio Ave to a 1-1 draw with Casa Pia on Saturday in the Primeira Liga season opener at Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior. Larra put Casa Pia ahead in the 35th minute, finishing an assist from João Marques. But Blesa answered early in the second half to split the points in a match that largely matched Interstat’s pregame simulation. Both teams entered the contest seeking their first win of the young season. Casa Pia and Rio Ave each now hold a record of zero… Read more...