Decisive figure powers Arouca's second half surge against Nacional

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·21 February 2026

Decisive figure powers Arouca's second half surge against Nacional

Lee Hyun-Ju unlocked the game in the 47th minute with a neat assist, setting Arouca on course to beat Nacional 3-0. The 23-year-old later headed in to cap a dominant spell.

Right after the restart he supplied the pass for the opener, seizing a loose midfield pocket and springing Arouca onto the front foot.

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He then timed his run into the area to nod home following a fast break (67.), doubling the advantage with a composed header from the centre of the box.

He finished with three attempts, one on target, one chance created, four fouls won and six ball recoveries, a tidy all-round line that underlined his control between the lines. He was later shown a second yellow and sent off (83.).

Arouca rise from 12th to 10th in Liga Portugal. They visit Porto next. Nacional host Braga next.