Second-half game-changer delivers for Alverca | OneFootball

Marko Milovanovic settled the game in the 71st minute with a close-range header, as Alverca beat Arouca 2-1.

Brought on to add presence up front, the 22-year-old forward attacked Chiquinho's clipped delivery and guided his header into the bottom left (71.). The near-post movement gave him separation and turned a tight contest his team's way.

He then continued to stretch Arouca's centre-backs, winning aerial duels and later seeing a left-footed effort from a difficult angle blocked (79.). His hold-up work helped Alverca play higher and manage the closing stages.

Milovanovic finished with two attempts, one on target, three touches in the box and two aerial wins, plus two possessions won and a clearance in just 22 minutes. The numbers underline why his introduction changed the profile of Alverca's attack.

With steady service from Chiquinho on the left, his penalty-area runs repeatedly targeted the six-yard space, giving Alverca a direct focal point when it mattered most.

Alverca visit Porto next, while Arouca host Santa Clara.