Match report

Arouca and Estrela Draw Goalless in Primeira Liga Clash

Arouca
Arouca
0–0
FT
Estrela
Estrela
May 5, 2024

Arouca managed to hold off the attacking efforts of Estrela in a hard-fought match that resulted in a scoreless tie. Both sides showed strong defensive solidity, with key moments marked by multiple substitutions and yellow cards for Estrela.

Key Facts

  • • Arouca vs. Estrela ended 0-0 in the Primeira Liga.
  • • Nilton received two yellow cards for Estrela, one at the 40th minute and another due to an argument in injury time.
  • • Rodrigo Pinho of Estrela was also cautioned with a yellow card in the 44th minute.
  • • Arouca made three substitutions: Oriol Busquets off for Pedro Santos (62'), Quaresma on for Weverson (70'), and Jason on for Yusuf Lawal (83').
  • • Estrela had multiple substitutions as well, changing five players throughout the game.

Lineups

Arouca

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 João Valido (G)
  • 22 B. Milovanov (D)
  • 13 M. Rocha (D)
  • 4 Javi Montero (D)
  • 6 Quaresma (D)
  • 14 Oriol Busquets (M)
  • 5 David Simão (M)
  • 10 Jason (M)
  • 23 Cristo González (M)
  • 2 M. Sylla (M)
  • 15 V. Morozov (F)

Substitutes

  • 89 Pedro Santos
  • 26 Weverson
  • 7 Y. Lawal
  • 9 A. Trezza
  • 44 N. Galović
  • 11 Miguel Puche
  • 17 Y. Moses
  • 16 Thiago
  • 43 Vitinho

Estrela

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 30 Bruno Brígido (G)
  • 27 Hevertton Santos (D)
  • 5 Pedro Mendes (D)
  • 70 Mansur (D)
  • 12 Jean Felipe (M)
  • 22 Léo Cordeiro (M)
  • 26 L. Bucca (M)
  • 75 Nilton Varela (M)
  • 8 Léo Jabá (F)
  • 20 Rodrigo Pinho (F)
  • 10 André Luiz (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Rúben Lima
  • 29 Kikas
  • 7 R. N'Do
  • 9 Ronaldo Tavares
  • 31 Nanu
  • 1 António Filipe
  • 80 T. Oakley-Boothe
  • 71 Lucas Rafael
  • 21 Pedro Sá

Timeline

  1. Estrela
    40' Estrela Card · Yellow Card
    Nilton

    Foul

  2. Estrela
    44' Estrela Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Pinho

    Foul

  3. Arouca
    62' Arouca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Oriol Busquets · On: Pedro Santos
  4. Estrela
    63' Estrela subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nilton · On: Ruben Lima
  5. Estrela
    63' Estrela subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrigo Pinho · On: Kikas
  6. Estrela
    68' Estrela subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andre Luiz · On: R. N'Do
  7. Estrela
    68' Estrela subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Léo Jabá · On: Ronaldo Tavares
  8. Arouca
    70' Arouca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Quaresma · On: Weverson
  9. Estrela
    75' Estrela subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jean Felipe · On: Nanu
  10. Arouca
    83' Arouca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jason · On: Yusuf Lawal
  11. Arouca
    83' Arouca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Morozov · On: A. Trezza
  12. Estrela
    90'+3 Estrela Card · Yellow Card
    Léo Cordeiro

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Arouca Estrela
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 64%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 587 233
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 2 1
xG 0.75 0.30
Shots off Target 12 4
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes 511 150
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 12 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match remained goalless despite Nilton’s yellow card in the 40th minute, which could have shifted momentum towards Arouca.
  • ▸ Estrela's multiple substitutions, starting with Ruben Lima and Kikas coming on at the 63rd minute, showed their intent to change the game but couldn't break through Arouca's defense.