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Sporting CP edges past Arouca in thrilling encounter
Sporting CP defeated Arouca 3-2 in a thrilling match at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal, for matchday 22 of the Primeira Liga. The match, officiated by Miguel Nogueira, was marked by a Sporting player’s red card and several yellow cards.
Arouca took an early lead with an own goal by R. Silva in the 8th minute. However, Sporting quickly responded and equalized with a goal from C. Harder in the 17th minute, assisted by V. Gyokeres. Before halftime, Arouca scored a penalty through H. Araujo in the 45th minute, making it 2-1 in favor of the visitors.
In the second half, Sporting, despite the red card to M. Hjulmand in the 62nd minute after accumulating two yellow cards, managed to turn the game around thanks to a goal from Trincao in the 74th minute, assisted by C. Harder. The match was full of intensity, with numerous fouls and yellow cards for both teams. Sporting dominated possession (59%), had 20 shots (8 on target), and earned 9 corners. Arouca, meanwhile, had 14 shots (6 on target) and 8 corners but could not prevent the defeat. The match ended with a close 3-2 victory for Sporting CP.
Substitutions sporting cp: at minute 11 Z. Debast came in and J. St. Juste went out., at minute 14 C. Harder came in and D. Braganca went out., at minute 85 A. Brito came in and J. Simoes went out., at minute 85 Biel came in and I. Fresneda went out.
Substitutions arouca: at minute 46 D. Nandin came in and H. Araujo went out., at minute 60 Jason came in and A. Trezza went out., at minute 60 M. Loum came in and P. Gozalbez went out., at minute 79 Pedro Santos came in and D. Simao went out., at minute 82 B. Mansilla came in and M. Sylla went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sporting CP
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