Match report

Estrela Defeats Arouca 3-1 in Primeira Liga Clash

Estrela
Estrela
3–1
FT
Arouca
Arouca
Dec 7, 2025

Estrela triumphed over Arouca in an intense Primeira Liga encounter at the Cidade Desportiva de Alcochete, securing a 3-1 victory. With goals from Kikas, A. Marcus, and Rodrigo Pinho, Estrela capitalized on two red cards issued to Alex Pinto and T. Fukui of Arouca.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Estrela 3-1 Arouca
  • • Goals: Kikas (29'), A. Marcus (34'), Rodrigo Pinho (89')
  • • Red cards to Alex Pinto (28') and T. Fukui (68') from Arouca
  • • Yellow card to O. Ngom (Estrela) for a foul at 45'

Lineups

Estrela

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 40 R. Ribeiro (G)
  • 30 Luan Patrick (D)
  • 14 Bernardo Schappo (D)
  • 83 Otavio (D)
  • 55 S. Cabral (M)
  • 19 P. Moreira (M)
  • 6 O. Ngom (M)
  • 10 I. Stoica (M)
  • 99 A. Marcus (F)
  • 98 Kikas (F)
  • 11 Jovane (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 L. Antonetti
  • 8 Robinho
  • 9 Rodrigo Pinho
  • 17 J. Encada
  • 18 J. Meireles
  • 63 A. Sola
  • 79 A. Chernev
  • 89 J. Gastao
  • 22 D. Grilo

Arouca

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 58 N. Mantl (G)
  • 78 Alex Pinto (D)
  • 66 O. Fayed (D)
  • 5 B. Popovic (D)
  • 44 A. Dante (D)
  • 11 Puche (M)
  • 22 E. van Ee (M)
  • 21 T. Fukui (M)
  • 19 A. Trezza (F)
  • 23 D. Nandin (F)
  • 7 N. Djouahra (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Valido
  • 4 M. Rocha
  • 8 D. Simao
  • 10 P. Gozalbez
  • 14 H. Lee
  • 16 A. Sola
  • 17 I. Barbero
  • 24 B. Mansilla
  • 89 Pedro Santos

Timeline

  1. Arouca
    26' Arouca Var · Card upgrade
    Alex Pinto
  2. Arouca
    28' Arouca Card · Red Card
    Alex Pinto

    Foul

  3. Estrela
    29' Estrela Goal · Normal Goal
    Kikas · Assist: I. Stoica
  4. Estrela
    34' Estrela Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Marcus · Assist: I. Stoica
  5. Estrela
    45' Estrela Card · Yellow Card
    O. Ngom

    Foul

  6. Arouca
    51' Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    N. Djouahra

    Argument

  7. Arouca
    59' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Fukui
  8. Arouca
    62' Arouca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. van Ee · On: Pedro Santos
  9. Arouca
    66' Arouca Var · Card upgrade
    T. Fukui
  10. Arouca
    68' Arouca Card · Red Card
    T. Fukui

    Foul

  11. Estrela
    68' Estrela subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jovane · On: Rodrigo Pinho
  12. Arouca
    73' Arouca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Trezza · On: H. Lee
  13. Estrela
    73' Estrela subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Ngom · On: Jefferson Encada
  14. Estrela
    82' Estrela subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kikas · On: L. Antonetti
  15. Estrela
    82' Estrela subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Stoica · On: J. Meireles
  16. Arouca
    82' Arouca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dylan Nandín · On: I. Barbero
  17. Arouca
    85' Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Santos

    Foul

  18. Estrela
    89' Estrela Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Pinho · Assist: J. Meireles
  19. Arouca
    90'+7 Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    H. Lee

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Estrela Arouca
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 2
Total Shots 24 9
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 454 264
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 9 2
xG 3.27 0.48
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 395 198
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arouca's early dismissal of Alex Pinto in the 28th minute gave Estrela an immediate numerical advantage and momentum.
  • ▸ T. Fukui's red card and subsequent substitution at 68' further weakened Arouca, allowing Estrela to seal their victory with a late goal from Rodrigo Pinho.