On Apr 30th, Arouca and Portimonense will play a match in Arouca in a Primeira Liga match. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 19 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 15th placed Arouca, recorded a 1-2 loss against Vizela. Guilherme Schettine struck first for Vizela in the 38th minute on a feed from de Carvalho Juliao, then Alan Ruiz tied it up for Arouca in the 49th minute. Arouca looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Portimonense recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Moreirense. Welinton Junior scored the first goal for Portimonense in the 14th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring At the end of 90 a dissapointed Moreirense couldn’t manage to score, and Portimonense took the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches.
On Dec 18th, Portimonense hosted Arouca at the Estádio Municipal De Portimão in their last match together. Portimonense and Arouca battled to a 1-1 draw. Oliveira Silva struck first for Arouca in the 52nd minute, but Luquinha got the equalizer for Portimonense in the 71st minute earning them at least the one point.
Welinton Junior has been the most effective weapon for Portimonense lately. The Brazilian attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches. Arouca is glad to have Andre Oliveira Silva in top form. In the last five matches the midfielder has scored five goals.