English:
Arouca Overwhelms Rio Ave in Vila do Conde
Arouca secured a convincing victory over Rio Ave in a match held at the Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube. The game, part of the Primeira Liga’s matchday 20, was highlighted by Arouca’s effectiveness in front of goal.
Despite Rio Ave holding a slight edge in possession (51% against 49%), Arouca proved to be the more dangerous attacking side, generating a total of 18 shots, 7 of which were on target. Rio Ave, on the other hand, struggled to threaten the opposing goal, managing only 5 attempts, none of which were on target.
Tiago Esgaio opened the scoring for Arouca just before halftime, assisted by J. Fontan. In the second half, an own goal by J. Lomboto extended the lead for the visitors. H. Lee sealed the victory with a goal assisted by B. Kuipers, solidifying Arouca’s win.
The match also saw its share of cards. E. van Ee received a yellow card for Arouca, while F. Petrasso and Clayton were cautioned for Rio Ave. Referee Sergio Guelho called a total of 25 fouls during the game.
Substitutions rio ave: at minute 60 O. Richards came in and Diogo Bezerra went out., at minute 73 A. Papakanellos came in and T. Nikitscher went out., at minute 73 J. Lomboto came in and J. Panzo went out., at minute 73 A. Ntoi came in and D. Spikic went out., at minute 80 B. Aguilera Zamora came in and K. Zoabi went out.
Substitutions arouca: at minute 68 J. Sanchez came in and B. Popovic went out., at minute 76 H. Lee came in and B. Mansilla went out., at minute 76 I. Barbero came in and P. Gozalbez went out., at minute 90 Tiago Esgaio came in and Y. Santiago went out., at minute 90 E. van Ee came in and D. Monteiro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rio Ave
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