Sporting edged out FC Arouca, 1x2, on Saturday, on matchweek 8. Coming into the contest, Arouca's team came from a defeat, and Lisboa's team came from two wins.
The first goal was scored by Matheus Nunes after 17 minutes, with a right-foot shot inside the box.
After 51 minutes, Oday Dabbagh fired home for FC Arouca, with a left-foot strike. Nuno Santos scored the winner in the 54th minute with a left-foot shot inside the penalty box.
After the result Sporting are 3rd in the table, with 20 points, while FC Arouca sit 16th place, with 5 points. With regard to the next fixture, Rúben Amorim's team will play at home against Moreirense, whilst Armando Evangelista's team visit Paços de Ferreira.
FC Arouca | Sporting | |||
8 | 3 | Shots | 4 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
8 | 3 | Ball steals | 4 | 7 |
8 | 48 | Total Passes | 63 | 7 |
8 | 37 | Passes Completed | 54 | 7 |
7 | 6 | Saves | 4 | 8 |
4 | Fouls Committed | 4 | ||
7 | 6 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 8 |