The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Pacos Ferreira last Sunday, while Famalicao thrashed Boavista 4-0, on the same day.
Arouca will host Famalicao in a Portuguese Primeira Liga match at Estadio Municipal de Arouca on Monday night. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Pacos Ferreira last Sunday, while Famalicao thrashed Boavista 4-0, on the same day. Arouca are currently languishing at the 14th spot in the standings, having collected nine points from eight games, while the visitors are sitting one place behind them, with two points less.
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Arouca came from behind to earn a point against Pacos Ferreira. Nicolas Gatlin put the hosts ahead just after the hour-mark, before Odday Dabagh leveled the score, six minutes from time, to share the spoils. It was Arouquenses’ second consecutive draw. Armando Evangelista’s side have recorded two wins and three draws from eight league games thus far. Famalicao, on the other hand, put four goals past Boavista without reply, last Sunday. Ivan Rodrigues, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Zaydour Youssouf and Gustavo Assuncao netted for the Famalinceses to take all three points at home. It was Famalicao’s second league victory of the season.
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Arouca defender Sema Velazquez is sidelined with an ACL injury, while Ismail Soro is also occupying the medical room. Mujica is expected to lead the line with Bukia and Vitinho in support. As for Famalicao, Spanish duo of Ivan Jaime and Martin Aguirregabiria are nursing injuries. Milan is likely to spearhead the attack, with Rodrigues, Youssouf and Rodriguez in support.
Arouca probable starting lineup: Arruabarrena, Esgaio, Opoku, Bass, Correia, Ruiz, Soro, Simao, Bukia, Mujica, Vitinho
Famalicao probable starting lineup: Junior, Penetra, Ricieli, Mihaj, Lima, Pele, Colombatto, Rodriguez, Youssouf, Rodriguez, Milan
The Portuguese Primeira Liga match between Arouca and Famalicao will take place at Estadio Municipal de Arouca on Tuesday at 12:45 am IST.
Arouca vs Famalicao | Key details |
Date | October 10 (Monday) |
Venue | Estadio Municipal de Arouca |
Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:15 pm (Monday) |
Kickoff time in India | 12:45 am (Tuesday) |
For the football fans in Portugal, live telecast of the match will be available on Sport TV Multiscreen and Sport TV1.