Point full of bitterness :: zerozero.pt

Life is increasingly complicated for Vizela in the I League. At the reception to Rio Ave, the Minho team returned to the points, but was unable to achieve the much-needed victory (2-2). A result that leaves the places of direct permanence further and further away (or out of reach in the event of a triumph by their direct rivals) from the hosts, allowing Luís Freire’s team to play another game without knowing what it’s like to lose, in addition to the precious point in the fight for maintenance.

Despite the current series of five defeats, Rubén de la Barrera opted for exactly the same eleven presented in Braga. Luís Freire made two changes to the draw against Arouca. Emanuel Boateng appeared in the offensive trident instead of Fábio Ronaldo, while Úmaro Embaló replaced Vrousai on the left wing.

Early goal, insufficient reaction

More comfortable in the table and confident in the face of seven games without defeat, it didn’t take long for Rio Ave to put itself in an advantageous position, exposing the weaknesses and tremors of a Vizela in a time trial against (potential) destiny. Eager to show service, Boateng made the partnership with Úmaro Embaló work the first time, with the ex-Fortuna Sittard providing the accurate service for the easy completion of Yakubu Aziz. All this in just four minutes…

Due to the obligation, Vizela grew immediately – which did not mean the end of the chills – and headed towards Jhonatan’s goal. Lebedenko and Soro broke free on the left, but it was through the actions of Essende and Lokilo that the equalizer arrived.

If the Frenchman tested the attention of the Brazilian goalkeeper, the Congolese winger invented it on the right and raised the level of difficulty and danger for the outsiders who, despite everything, remained comfortable in trying to attack quickly, most of the time. by the projection of Costinha and Úmaro. But everything would change due to the host artists.

Always very active, Lokilo forced Jhonatan to have another moment of brilliance, before he left the goal at the mercy of the usual suspect. Launched into the depths and facing the Rio de Janeiro central defenders, Essende did not forgive the second time and revitalized the hope of the Vizelense public, always very temperamental in the face of the development of events. The goal galvanized the Minho team and the turnaround, although imminent, was not achieved until rest.

Vizela was asked for the same attitude and connection heading into the second half, however, the challenge came back much less electric. Rio Ave, aware of the opponent’s greater need, knew how to have the ball, stabilized their game and took away the locals’ ability to reach Jhonatan’s goal.

Even so, it was only close to 70′ that it was possible to feel good doses of danger, already after the entrances of Fábio Ronaldo, Vítor Gomes and João Graça. Called on the offensive mission, Pantalon headed in place and only a great intervention from Ruberto prevented further unpleasantness for the team. home, Fábio Ronaldo returned to the attack and hit the post and Boateng – after winning the collision with Anderson – allowed another “save” to the Vilacondenses goalkeeper.

With signs of obvious concern, Rubén de la Barrera sent Ba-Sy to Essende, as well as Matheus Pereira to the left flank. Coincidentally or not, the improvements ended up arriving in the last ten minutes. In the best case scenario, Ba-Sy was denied a goal on the line so that, on the rebound, Tomás Silva left the Vizela fans on the verge of a nervous breakdown.