Rio Ave protest sparks debate as Geny scores in Vila do Conde

Flávio Gonçalves, who had opened the scoring in Vila do Conde, again made the difference for Sporting by providing the assist for the Lions’ second goal, finished by Geny Catamo. The match, which saw Rio Ave lodge a protest over an unmarked foul, ended with the decisive strike.

Flávio Gonçalves opened the scoring in Vila do Conde, giving Sporting an early lead. His strike came in the opening minutes and set the tone for the encounter.

Depois, he provided the assist for the Lions’ second goal, which Geny Catamo finished with composure. The partnership between Gonçalves and Catamo proved decisive.

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Rio Ave lodged a protest over a foul that the referee failed to acknowledge during the build‑up to the goal. The complaint did not alter the match outcome.

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