“Martín Tejón opens the scoring for Marítimo with a right-footed finish from the center of the box after a corner.”
Pivotal“Espen van Ee levels the score for Arouca right before halftime with a left-footed strike from the right side of the box.”
Pivotal“Iván Barbero heads home from close range to put Arouca ahead for the first time in the match.”
Pivotal
Arouca
Marítimo
Outstanding performance
Arouca•MidfielderMarítimo struck first through Martín Tejón's corner-kick finish in the 27th minute, but Arouca responded just before the break when Espen van Ee levelled with a well-taken left-footed effort from the right side of the box. The home side then turned the game on its head early in the second half, with Iván Barbero heading in from close range following a corner won off Vladan Danilovic. Arouca's slight edge in the underlying numbers - 17 shots to 12, seven on target to four, and greater pass accuracy - reflected their ability to convert key moments into goals despite Marítimo actually creating more dangerous attacks. For Arouca, sitting mid-table, this result offers a timely lift in form, while Marítimo will be frustrated at surrendering a lead they held for less than 20 minutes.
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Dylan Nandín's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Attempt blocked. Paulo Henrique's left-footed shot from outside the box for Marítimo is blocked. Igor Julião provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Brian Mansilla from Arouca took a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Javi SánchezYellow CardJavi Sánchez from Arouca receives a yellow card.
Foul committed by Raphael Guzzo of Marítimo.
Dylan Nandín from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Paulo Henrique from Marítimo has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca saves it in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Raphael Guzzo.
Substitution for Marítimo: Nilton Varela comes on for Rafael Fernandes due to an injury.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Arouca: Mario Climent comes on for Naïs Djouahra.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Rafael Fernandes from Marítimo.
Attempt missed. Samuel Bamba (Marítimo) header from the centre of the box.
Maurice Boakye from Marítimo is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
José Fontán from Arouca commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Mateo Flores from Arouca has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Alfonso Pastor from Marítimo.
Substitution for Arouca: Pedro Santos comes on for Espen van Ee.
Substitution for Arouca: Mateo Flores comes on for Pablo Gozálbez.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Marítimo: Israel Ayuma comes on for Adrián Butzke.
Substitution for Marítimo: Maurice Boakye comes on for Vladan Danilovic.
Delay in the match in Arouca.
Dylan NandínYellow CardDylan Nandín from Arouca receives a yellow card.
Dylan Nandín from Arouca is on the ground, but the referee considers it simulation.
Naïs Djouahra from Arouca has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Vladan Danilovic from Marítimo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brian Mansilla of Arouca.
Attempt saved. Orest Lebedenko from Arouca has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Adrián Butzke from Marítimo commits a foul.
Espen van Ee from Arouca wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Arouca: Dylan Nandín comes on for Alfonso Trezza.
Substitution for Arouca: Brian Mansilla comes on for Barbero.
Igor Julião from Marítimo commits a foul.
Naïs Djouahra from Arouca wins a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Paulo Henrique from Marítimo heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just to the left. He was assisted by Igor Julião.
Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Raphael Guzzo from Marítimo commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Paulo Henrique from Marítimo heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left. He was assisted by Raphael Guzzo with a cross after a set piece situation.
Orest Lebedenko from Arouca commits a foul.
Martín Tejón from Marítimo is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Adrián Butzke from Marítimo missed an attempt with a header from the center of the box.
Samuel Bamba from Marítimo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tiago Esgaio of Arouca.
Substitution for Marítimo: Samuel Bamba comes on for Bryan Limbombe.
Foul committed by Vladan Danilovic of Marítimo.
Tiago Esgaio from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Adrián Butzke from Marítimo commits a foul.
Orest Lebedenko from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Pablo Gozálbez
Goal! Arouca 2, Marítimo 1. Barbero scores for Arouca with a header from very close range.
Arouca wins a corner after Vladan Danilovic concedes.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Paulo Henrique from Marítimo.
The second half begins with the score at Arouca 1, Marítimo 1.
First half ends with the score at Arouca 1, Marítimo 1.
Martín Tejón from Marítimo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tiago Esgaio of Arouca.
Rodrigo Andrade from Marítimo commits a foul.
Barbero from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Vladan Danilovic from Marítimo.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Raphael GuzzoYellow CardRaphael Guzzo from Marítimo receives a yellow card.
assist: Alfonso Trezza
Goal! The match is now 1-1 between Arouca and Marítimo. Espen van Ee scores for Arouca with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Attempt missed. Naïs Djouahra from Arouca takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt blocked. Orest Lebedenko from Arouca has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Barbero from Arouca commits a foul.
Rodrigo Andrade from Marítimo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Tiago Esgaio from Arouca, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt missed. Alfonso Trezza from Arouca has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Goal! Marítimo takes the lead 1-0 against Arouca. Martín Tejón scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner.
Delay is over. The teams are ready to continue.
Marítimo is awarded a corner after Javi Sánchez concedes it.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca.
Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rodrigo Andrade from Marítimo had a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it was saved in the top center of the goal by Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca. The attempt was assisted by Adrián Butzke.
Adrián Butzke from Marítimo commits a foul.
Marítimo wins a corner after Tiago Esgaio concedes.
Martín Tejón from Marítimo has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Attempt saved. Martín Tejón from Marítimo has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Ignacio de Arruabarrena of Arouca, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Rodrigo Andrade.
Alfonso Trezza from Arouca has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Naïs Djouahra from Arouca misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high after a corner.
Attempt missed. Barbero from Arouca heads the ball from the center of the box.
Attempt saved. Taichi Fukui from Arouca has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Alfonso Pastor of Marítimo.
Arouca wins a corner after Alfonso Pastor concedes.
Adrián Butzke commits a foul for Marítimo.
Espen van Ee from Arouca wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Espen van Ee from Arouca hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt missed by Naïs Djouahra from Arouca, who took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Attempt missed. Martín Tejón from Marítimo takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Vladan Danilovic from Marítimo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Espen van Ee of Arouca.
Marítimo wins a corner, conceded by Ignacio de Arruabarrena.
First half begins.
Arouca welcome an unbeaten Marítimo side to the Estádio Municipal de Arouca in what shapes up as one of the most compelling early-season fixtures in Liga Portugal. With both clubs locked inside the top five and separated by just one point, Saturday's clash could establish an early statement of intent in a congested upper table.
