FC Arouca vs CF Estrela da Amadora

Arouca edged out a scrappy but precious 1-0 win over Estrela Amadora at home in Matchday 30 of the Primeira Liga, with a goal right after the break settling a tight affair. The only moment of quality came in the 46th minute. Estrela goalkeeper Renan could only parry a fierce drive from Djouhara, and Tiago Esgaio was alert to tap in the rebound. The game was littered with bookings — Espen Van Ee (32') and Javier Sanchez (44') were both cautioned for Arouca before the break, while Bernardo Schappo saw yellow for Estrela in the 22nd minute and was substituted off a minute later. Despite being outshot — Estrela managed 15 attempts to Arouca's 11 — Ignacio de Arruabarrena earned man of the match honours. The victory lifts Arouca to 10th with 35 points, while Estrela slip to 15th on 28, just two points clear of the relegation playoff zone after a third straight defeat.