Match report

Arouca Defeats GIL Vicente 3-1 in Primeira Liga Showdown

GIL Vicente
GIL Vicente
1–3
FT
Arouca
Arouca
May 11, 2026

Arouca emerged victorious against GIL Vicente with a 3-1 scoreline in a thrilling Primeira Liga encounter. Despite GIL Vicente's early setback and a brief lead, Arouca's resilience and strategic adjustments proved decisive, securing a valuable three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: GIL Vicente 1–3 Arouca
  • • Goals: B. Kuipers (61'), L. Esteves (63'), I. Barbero (67'), T. Fukui (82')
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Moreira (GIL Vicente), J. Fontan (Arouca), H. Hernández (GIL Vicente)
  • • Notable Substitutions: Facundo Cáseres for Zé Ferreira (GIL Vicente), Héctor Hernández for G. Varela (GIL Vicente)

Lineups

GIL Vicente

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 Figueira Daniel (G)
  • 2 Ze Carlos (D)
  • 4 M. Elimbi (D)
  • 39 J. Buatu (D)
  • 3 G. Konan (D)
  • 6 Ze Carlos (M)
  • 95 S. Garcia (M)
  • 77 Murilo de Souza (M)
  • 10 L. Esteves (M)
  • 27 A. Moreira (M)
  • 89 G. Varela (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Lucao
  • 17 Bermejo
  • 20 S. Hevertton
  • 48 A. Espigares
  • 23 H. Hernandez
  • 11 J. Fernandes
  • 32 M. Fernandez
  • 5 F. Caseres
  • 29 Carlos Eduardo

Arouca

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 I. De Arruabarrena (G)
  • 28 Tiago Esgaio (D)
  • 15 J. Sanchez (D)
  • 3 J. Fontan (D)
  • 25 B. Kuipers (D)
  • 22 E. van Ee (M)
  • 21 T. Fukui (M)
  • 19 A. Trezza (M)
  • 10 P. Gozalbez (M)
  • 7 N. Djouahra (M)
  • 17 I. Barbero (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 J. Vinarcik
  • 9 F. Mayulu
  • 24 B. Mansilla
  • 20 J. Santiago Perez
  • 2 J. Silva
  • 23 D. Nandin
  • 6 D. Monteiro
  • 66 O. Fayed
  • 46 M. Flores

Timeline

  1. GIL Vicente
    22' GIL Vicente Card · Yellow Card
    A. Moreira

    Foul

  2. Arouca
    43' Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fontan

    Foul

  3. GIL Vicente
    46' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Moreira · On: J. Fernandes
  4. GIL Vicente
    46' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Zé Ferreira · On: Facundo Cáseres
  5. Arouca
    61' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kuipers · Assist: Javi Sánchez
  6. GIL Vicente
    63' GIL Vicente Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Esteves · Assist: G. Varela
  7. GIL Vicente
    64' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Varela · On: Héctor Hernández
  8. GIL Vicente
    64' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Garcia · On: M. Fernandez
  9. Arouca
    67' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Barbero · Assist: P. Gozalbez
  10. Arouca
    76' Arouca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Trezza · On: M. Flores
  11. Arouca
    82' Arouca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Barbero · On: Dylan Nandín
  12. Arouca
    82' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Fukui · Assist: Dylan Nandín
  13. GIL Vicente
    83' GIL Vicente subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ghislain Konan · On: Carlos Eduardo
  14. GIL Vicente
    89' GIL Vicente Card · Yellow Card
    Héctor Hernández

    Foul

  15. Arouca
    90'+2 Arouca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Gozalbez · On: B. Mansilla
  16. Arouca
    90'+2 Arouca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Djouahra · On: J. Silva

Match Stats

Stat GIL Vicente Arouca
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 354 453
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 0.81 1.39
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented -0.72 -0.72
Accurate Passes 312 379
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Arouca after B. Kuipers scored in the 61st minute, followed by I. Barbero's goal in the 67th minute, which shifted the momentum and secured their lead.
  • ▸ Arouca's late goal by T. Fukui in the 82nd minute sealed their victory, reinforcing their dominance in the match and securing a comfortable three-goal margin.