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Arouca and Famalicão Draw in Thrilling Match Marred by Cards
Arouca, Portugal – In a hard-fought match at the Estádio Municipal de Arouca, Arouca and Famalicão ended in a draw, leaving both sets of fans with mixed feelings. The match, part of Round 8 of the Primeira Liga, was characterized by intensity and a high number of cards.
Arouca, with 46% possession, managed 7 shots, 3 of which were on target. A goal by A. Trezza in the 58th minute put the home side ahead, sparking elation in the stands. However, Famalicão, who dominated possession with 54%, did not give up and constantly sought an equalizer.
The match heated up as time went on, with numerous fouls (22 by Arouca and 12 by Famalicão) and a total of six yellow cards for Arouca and one for Famalicão. The situation became even more complicated for Arouca when J. Fontan received a second yellow card in the 84th minute, resulting in his expulsion.
Famalicão took advantage of the numerical superiority and, in the 86th minute, J. De Haas leveled the score, silencing the Estádio Municipal. Despite final attempts by both teams, the score remained unchanged, sealing a draw that reflects the competitiveness of the match. Famalicão recorded 13 shots, 4 of them on target. Referee Luís Godinho had a busy afternoon managing the discipline on the field.
Substitutions arouca: at minute 55 I. Barbero came in and R. Jansonas went out., at minute 71 D. Simao came in and Puche went out., at minute 71 P. Gozalbez came in and E. van Ee went out., at minute 83 A. Sola came in and A. Dante went out., at minute 83 N. Djouahra came in and B. Mansilla went out.
Substitutions famalicao: at minute 67 Sorriso came in and A. Joujou went out., at minute 67 O. Mamageishvili came in and P. Santos went out., at minute 80 S. Elisor came in and U. Abubakar went out., at minute 87 Gil Dias came in and Rochinha went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Arouca
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