Marko Milovanovic’s late header secured a crucial victory for Alverca against Arouca. This win lifted Alverca out of the relegation zone in Liga Portugal Betclic.
The match took place at the Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca. Kaiky Naves opened the scoring for Alverca in the ninth minute. He found the net with a well-placed shot from a set piece.
Arouca equalized shortly after halftime. Espen van Ee scored in the 49th minute, leveling the match at 1-1. Despite having 64.1% possession, Arouca struggled to convert their chances.
They made 14 attempts but only managed three shots on target. Alverca’s defense held firm, making 34 clearances throughout the match.
In the 71st minute, Marko Milovanovic scored the winning goal for Alverca. His header from a corner kick proved decisive.
This victory moved Alverca from 11th to 9th place in the league standings. Meanwhile, Arouca dropped from 10th to 11th place.
Alverca had been tied on points with Arouca before this match. Their recent form shows mixed results—one win followed by a loss, then another win, loss, and a draw.
Arouca’s recent performance features one win followed by two losses and then a win before this defeat.
Marko Milovanovic was named Player of the Match for his contributions. His goal not only secured three points but also showcased Alverca’s home advantage.
Next, Alverca will visit Porto while Arouca will host Santa Clara. Both teams aim to improve their standings as they continue their campaigns in Liga Portugal Betclic.
