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Arouca defeats Marítimo with comeback and moves to third place in Primeira Liga

Arouca triumphed over Marítimo 2-1 after trailing, climbing to third place in the Primeira Liga.

29 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Last Saturday, Arouca won against Marítimo 2-1, securing their third victory in four matches in the 2026/27 season of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The match took place at the Municipal Stadium of Arouca.

Marítimo, who had not yet faced defeat this season, took the lead in the 27th minute with a goal from Martín Tejón, establishing an early advantage in the match.

The home team responded effectively, managing to turn the result around. Arouca, even after conceding the first goal, did not give up and succeeded in reversing the situation in their favor.

Following Marítimo's goal, Arouca intensified their offensive momentum. The equalizing goal, and subsequently the second goal for victory, boosted the home team's morale, who maintained pressure on their opponent.

With this result, Arouca climbed to third place in the Primeira Liga standings, solidifying their position among the top teams in the competition after a promising start.

This victory for Arouca marks a significant step in their league journey, placing them in a strong position for the remainder of the season.

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