Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27' | Marítimo | Goal — M. Tejon | 0-1 | |
| 44' | Marítimo | Raphael Guzzo | 0-1 | |
| 44' | Arouca | Goal — E. van Ee (assist: A. Trezza) | 1-1 | |
| 55' | Arouca | Goal — I. Barbero (assist: P. Gozalbez) | 2-1 | |
| 62' | Marítimo | Substitution — B. Limbombe on, S. Bamba off | 2-1 | |
| 70' | Arouca | Substitution — I. Barbero on, B. Mansilla off | 2-1 | |
| 70' | Arouca | Substitution — A. Trezza on, D. Nandin off | 2-1 | |
| 75' | Arouca | Dylan Nandín | 2-1 | |
| 77' | Marítimo | Substitution — A. Butzke on, I. Ayuma off | 2-1 | |
| 77' | Marítimo | Substitution — V. Danilovic on, M. Boakye off | 2-1 | |
| 79' | Arouca | Substitution — E. van Ee on, Pedro Santos off | 2-1 | |
| 79' | Arouca | Substitution — P. Gozalbez on, M. Flores off | 2-1 | |
| 87' | Arouca | Substitution — N. Djouahra on, M. Climent off | 2-1 | |
| 87' | Marítimo | Substitution — R. Fernandes on, Nilton off | 2-1 | |
| 90+2' | Arouca | Javi Sánchez | 2-1 |
Arouca edged past Marítimo 2-1 at home on Saturday, 29 August 2026, in a tight Primeira Liga clash that could have gone either way. The hosts started brightly and led at the break after a scrappy, end-to-end first half that finished 1-1, with both sides trading blows in front of goal. Arouca just about shaded things territorially, holding 52% of the ball to Marítimo's 48%, and that extra bit of control eventually told. The visitors pushed hard after the restart and had their moments, forcing four saves from seven shots on target compared to Arouca's own tally, but couldn't find a leveller. Espen Van Ee was the difference-maker, picking up the Man of the Match award with an 8.2 rating for a display that steadied Arouca whenever Marítimo threatened to take control. Despite fewer corners than their opponents, three to two, Arouca made the moments that mattered count, and they'll take the three points and move on with confidence after a narrow but deserved win.
The Matchup
Arouca beat Marítimo 2-1 at Estádio Municipal de Arouca, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Arouca also had the better share of the ball, holding 52% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 17 attempts from Arouca against 12 from Marítimo over the course of the game. Marítimo had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Arouca vs Marítimo Lineups
Looking Ahead
Arouca have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Estrela, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Arouca vs Estrela going to play at 11 October 2026 in Primeira Liga 2026-27.
Marítimo, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to FC Porto, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Marítimo vs FC Porto going to play at 11 October 2026 in Primeira Liga 2026-27.