Match report

Arouca Defeats Boavista 4-1 in Primeira Liga Thriller

Arouca
Arouca
4–1
FT
Boavista
Boavista
May 17, 2025

Arouca put on an impressive display to defeat Boavista 4-1 in a thrilling match, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid defense. Puche and A. Trezza scored early goals for the hosts before R. Bozenik briefly leveled it for Boavista. H. Araujo's goal extended Arouca’s lead, followed by Dylan Nandín scoring late on to confirm their victory in this Primeira Liga clash.

Key Facts

  • • Arouca scored four goals: Puche (7'), A. Trezza (17'), H. Araujo (25'), Dylan Nandín (90+4')
  • • Boavista's only goal came from R. Bozenik at 22'
  • • J. Silva and Filipe Ferreira of Boavista received yellow cards for fouls
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams during the match, notably Arouca’s late introduction of Dylan Nandín who scored in stoppage time

Lineups

Arouca

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 João Valido (G)
  • 78 Alex Pinto (D)
  • 73 Chico Lamba (D)
  • 3 José Fontán (D)
  • 26 Weverson (D)
  • 89 Pedro Santos (M)
  • 21 T. Fukui (M)
  • 10 Jason (M)
  • 19 A. Trezza (M)
  • 11 Miguel Puche (M)
  • 39 Henrique Araújo (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 B. Mansilla
  • 23 D. Nandín
  • 4 M. Rocha
  • 31 M. Loum
  • 27 A. Dante
  • 13 B. Popović
  • 30 J. Vinarčík
  • 50 G. Yalçın

Boavista

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 T. Vaclík (G)
  • 7 Salvador Agra (D)
  • 26 R. Abascal (D)
  • 13 S. Fogning (D)
  • 20 Filipe Ferreira (D)
  • 24 S. Pérez (M)
  • 16 Joel Silva (M)
  • 10 Miguel Reisinho (M)
  • 8 M. van Ginkel (M)
  • 21 A. Diaby (M)
  • 9 R. Boženík (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 G. Ariyibi
  • 15 Pedro Gomes
  • 14 M. Koné
  • 5 V. Lystsov
  • 19 S. Vitória
  • 2 I. Camará
  • 1 César
  • 25 Augusto Dabó
  • 71 João Barros

Timeline

  1. Arouca
    7' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    Puche · Assist: T. Fukui
  2. Arouca
    17' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Trezza · Assist: H. Araujo
  3. Boavista
    22' Boavista Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Bozenik · Assist: Abdoulay Diaby
  4. Arouca
    25' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Araujo · Assist: Weverson
  5. Boavista
    33' Boavista Card · Yellow Card
    J. Silva

    Foul

  6. Boavista
    46' Boavista subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. van Ginkel · On: G. Ariyibi
  7. Arouca
    63' Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    Puche

    Foul

  8. Boavista
    68' Boavista subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Agra · On: Pedro Gomes
  9. Boavista
    69' Boavista Card · Yellow Card
    Filipe Ferreira

    Foul

  10. Arouca
    74' Arouca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Araujo · On: B. Mansilla
  11. Arouca
    74' Arouca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Puche · On: Dylan Nandín
  12. Boavista
    76' Boavista subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Filipe Ferreira · On: M. Koné
  13. Arouca
    77' Arouca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chico Lamba · On: Matías Rocha
  14. Arouca
    83' Arouca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pedro Santos · On: M. Loum
  15. Boavista
    84' Boavista subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Abdoulay Diaby · On: Steven Vitória
  16. Boavista
    84' Boavista subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Perez · On: V. Lystsov
  17. Arouca
    90'+4 Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    Dylan Nandín · Assist: A. Trezza

Match Stats

Stat Arouca Boavista
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 81% 71%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 21
Corners 2 11
Total Passes 419 288
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 1.48 1.65
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 338 205
Shots Inside Box 8 12
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arouca's early goals from Puche and Trezza within the first 17 minutes set a strong pace, putting Boavista on their heels.
  • ▸ Dylan Nandín's late goal in stoppage time solidified Arouca’s victory, sealing the win with an impressive final scoreline.