Match report
Arouca Defeats Cova De Piedade 2-1 in Segunda Liga
Arouca
2–1
FT
Cova De Piedade
Feb 27, 2021
Arouca managed to secure a vital 2-1 victory over Cova De Piedade in their Segunda Liga match, with goals from André Silva and Joao Basso. Despite Cova De Piedade's penalty equalizer from Hugo Firmino, Arouca maintained their composure to hold off the visitors and earn all three points.
Key Facts
- • Arouca: 2 goals (André Silva, Joao Basso)
- • Cova De Piedade: 1 goal (Hugo Firmino, penalty)
- • Filipe Maio and Simão Júnior received yellow cards for Cova De Piedade early in the game
- • L. Ofori and Cristiano Gomes were shown yellow cards for their respective teams
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Arouca making four and Cova De Piedade making five
Lineups
Arouca
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Victor Hugo (G)
- 29 Joel (D)
- 72 Thales (D)
- 22 Brunão (D)
- 13 João Basso (D)
- 20 Pedro Moreira (M)
- 21 Leandro Silva (M)
- 80 L. Ofori (M)
- 8 Arsénio (M)
- 11 Adílio Santos (F)
- 7 André Silva (F)
Substitutes
- 10 A. Bukia
- 60 Marco Soares
- 4 J. Velázquez
- 9 Heliardo
- 12 Luiz Gustavo
- 17 Y. Moses
- 32 B. Aloé
- 39 M. Caballero
- 97 Fernando Castro
Cova De Piedade
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 83 Adriano Facchini (G)
- 66 João Meira (D)
- 17 Simão Júnior (D)
- 64 Filipe Maio (D)
- 8 Robson (M)
- 4 Pepo Santos (M)
- 70 Cristiano Gomes (D)
- 6 Cícero (M)
- 12 Alex Freitas (M)
- 29 João Vieira (F)
- 9 Hugo Firmino (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Gonçalo Maria
- 22 F. Balogun
- 2 T. Cele
- 45 Bruno Sapo
- 96 J. Oliveira
- 1 Cléber Santana
- 48 Bruno Alves
Timeline
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5' Arouca Goal · Normal GoalAndré Silva
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13' Cova De Piedade Goal · PenaltyHugo Firmino
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24' Cova De Piedade Card · Yellow CardFilipe Maio
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25' Cova De Piedade subst · Substitution 1Off: João Meira · On: Gonçalo Maria
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26' Cova De Piedade Card · Yellow CardSimão Júnior
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27' Arouca Goal · PenaltyJoao Basso
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56' Arouca subst · Substitution 1Off: Adílio Santos · On: A. Bukia
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59' Arouca Card · Yellow CardL. Ofori
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68' Cova De Piedade subst · Substitution 2Off: Pepo Santos · On: F. Balogun
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69' Cova De Piedade Card · Yellow CardCristiano Gomes
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79' Arouca subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Ofori · On: Marco Soares
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80' Cova De Piedade subst · Substitution 3Off: Filipe Maio · On: T. Cele
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81' Cova De Piedade subst · Substitution 4Off: Robson · On: Bruno Sapo
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81' Cova De Piedade subst · Substitution 5Off: Cristiano Gomes · On: J. De Oliveira
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82' Cova De Piedade Card · Yellow CardBruno Sapo
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85' Cova De Piedade Card · Yellow CardGonçalo Maria
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89' Arouca subst · Substitution 3Off: André Silva · On: S. Velazquez
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89' Arouca subst · Substitution 4Off: Arsénio Nunes · On: Heliardo
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90' Cova De Piedade Card · Yellow CardHugo Firmino
Match Stats
| Stat | Arouca | Cova De Piedade |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 4 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Arouca's early goal by André Silva at the 5th minute set the tone for the game
- ▸ Cova De Piedade's penalty equalizer by Hugo Firmino at the 13th minute briefly leveled the score but Arouca quickly responded
- ▸ Joao Basso's penalty goal at the 27th minute sealed Arouca's victory, despite Cova De Piedade's efforts to equalize again