Maviram inspires Tondela as set pieces sink Arouca | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Tondela beat Arouca 3-1 in Liga Portugal at Estádio João Cardoso. In the eighth minute, Alfonso Trezza Hernandez drove in from outside the box after Espen van Ee's through ball. Emmanuel Maviram equalised with a direct free kick (12.), and Jordan Siebatcheu then finished from a corner with VAR confirming the goal (34.). After the restart, Yefrei Rodríguez headed in Maviram's cross (60.), and despite 71.0% possession and nine corners, Arouca could not convert pressure. Tondela remain 17th and visit Moreirense next, while Arouca stay 16th and travel to AVS.

Player of the Match: Emmanuel Maviram shaped the game with a free kick equaliser and two assists, adding five successful final third passes to lead the hosts.

Stat of the Match: Tondela scored three times from three shots on target, ruthless efficiency that decided the contest.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces were decisive for Tondela, with a direct free kick and two goals following corners. Arouca's volume did not translate, firing 30 crosses at 10.0% accuracy and taking nine corners without reward. Maviram delivered end product and territory, producing a goal, two assists, two key passes and five successful final third passes.