Match report

Arouca Stuns Rio Ave with 3-0 Win in Primeira Liga

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
0–3
FT
Arouca
Arouca
Jan 31, 2026

Arouca secured an impressive victory over Rio Ave with a 3-0 scoreline in their Primeira Liga clash at the Arouca Stadium. The visitors could not cope with Tiago Esgaio and I. Barbero's powerful performances, which were crucial in securing all three points for Arouca.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rio Ave 0-3 Arouca (Primeira Liga)
  • • Tiago Esgaio scored the first goal at 44 minutes, assisted by J. Fontan
  • • I. Barbero extended the lead in the 54th minute with a solo effort
  • • H. Lee sealed the win for Arouca with his goal in the 66th minute, assisted by B. Kuipers
  • • Foul from Rio Ave's F. Petrasso led to a yellow card at 52 minutes

Lineups

Rio Ave

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 22 K. Chamorro (G)
  • 23 F. Petrasso (D)
  • 63 J. Lomboto (D)
  • 6 N. Abbey (D)
  • 17 M. Vrousai (M)
  • 5 A. Ntoi (M)
  • 10 B. Aguilera Zamora (M)
  • 77 O. Richards (M)
  • 19 A. Papakanellos (F)
  • 9 Clayton (F)
  • 80 O. Pohlmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 A. Pastor
  • 4 J. Panzo
  • 7 Diogo Bezerra
  • 14 K. Zoabi
  • 18 D. Spikic
  • 20 J. Tome
  • 32 J. Brabec
  • 44 T. Nikitscher
  • 54 G. Liavas

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)
  • 14 H. Lee (M)
  • 7 N. Djouahra (M)
  • 17 I. Barbero (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Valido
  • 5 B. Popovic
  • 6 D. Monteiro
  • 10 P. Gozalbez
  • 11 Puche
  • 20 Y. Santiago
  • 24 B. Mansilla
  • 44 A. Dante
  • 77 R. Jansonas

Timeline

  1. Arouca
    14' Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    E. van Ee

    Foul

  2. Arouca
    44' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    Tiago Esgaio · Assist: J. Fontan
  3. Rio Ave
    52' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    F. Petrasso

    Foul

  4. Arouca
    54' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Barbero
  5. Rio Ave
    60' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Richards · On: Diogo Bezerra
  6. Arouca
    66' Arouca Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Lee · Assist: B. Kuipers
  7. Arouca
    68' Arouca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Javi Sánchez · On: B. Popovic
  8. Rio Ave
    73' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Julien Lomboto · On: Jonathan Panzo
  9. Rio Ave
    73' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andreas Ndoj · On: D. Spikic
  10. Rio Ave
    73' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Papakanellos · On: T. Nikitscher
  11. Arouca
    76' Arouca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Barbero · On: P. Gozalbez
  12. Arouca
    76' Arouca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Lee · On: B. Mansilla
  13. Rio Ave
    80' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Aguilera Zamora · On: K. Zoabi
  14. Rio Ave
    82' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Clayton

    Foul

  15. Arouca
    90'+2 Arouca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. van Ee · On: D. Monteiro
  16. Arouca
    90'+2 Arouca subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tiago Esgaio · On: Y. Santiago

Match Stats

Stat Rio Ave Arouca
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 87% 88%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 18
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 438 403
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 0 7
xG 0.69 1.47
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 380 355
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned in Arouca's favor when Tiago Esgaio scored the opening goal in the 44th minute, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Rio Ave's yellow card to F. Petrasso at the 52nd minute weakened their defensive stance, allowing I. Barbero to capitalize and score in the 54th minute.