FC Arouca vs GD Estoril Praia
Estádio Municipal de Arouca (Arouca)
A. Nobre
2025/2026
Match Report
Arouca came from behind twice to see off Estoril Praia 3-2 in a thrilling Primeira Liga encounter, with Pablo Gozálbez's 55th-minute header proving the decisive blow.
Xeka gave Estoril the perfect start with a long-range strike in the 3rd minute, but Barbero levelled for the hosts on 13'. Begraoui restored the visitors' lead with a composed finish on 32', before José Fontán headed Arouca level deep in first-half stoppage time. Gozálbez then powered home another header on 55' to complete the turnaround. Both benches kept a busy referee occupied — five yellow cards were distributed across the ninety minutes, though no red cards or penalties were awarded.
The win, Arouca's second in succession, moves them to 32 points and eases pressure in the lower half of the table. Estoril leave empty-handed despite leading on two separate occasions — back-to-back defeats are a worry, even if their 37 points keeps them comfortable in seventh.
Match Events
3'
13'
23'
32'
45+2'
55'
56'
65'
65'
65'
71'
74'
77'
83'
83'
90'
90+1'
I. De Arruabarrena(misses next match)
90+7'
3'
13'
23'
32'
45+2'
55'
56'
65'
65'
65'
71'
74'
77'
83'
90'
(misses next match)I. De Arruabarrena
90+1'
90+7'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 7 | 11 | +3 | 37 |
| 11 | FC Arouca | 9 | 5 | 14 | -20 | 32 |
Statistics
46%Possession54%
12Shots12
4Shots on Target3
3Corners3
13Fouls18
2Offsides0
3Yellow Cards2
419Passes487
1Saves1
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Arouca
GD Estoril Praia
Head to Head
9
FC Arouca wins
6
Draws
10
GD Estoril Praia wins
Goals: 34 - 43