Puche heads winner as Arouca seize vital lift | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Arouca beat Moreirense 1-0 away. Substitute Miguel Puche headed in from close range in the 67th minute. Brought on for the injured Dylan Nandín, the forward gave the visitors control and they saw the game out. Arouca recorded 14 attempts to seven, forced seven corners and shaded possession at 51.4%. They rise from 13th to 10th, while Moreirense remain eighth and host Braga next, as Arouca welcome Estoril.

Player of the Match: Miguel Puche made the decisive impact off the bench, scoring with his only shot and winning two tackles as Arouca closed the game out.

Stat of the Match: José Fontán completed 79 of 89 passes, providing a steady platform for Arouca's build-up.

Three Things We Learned: Arouca's bench changed the game, with Puche replacing Dylan Nandín due to injury and delivering the winner. Moreirense came closest late on when Landerson hit the left post in the ninth minute of second half stoppage time. Javi Sanchez made six clearances, underlining the visitors' resilience under late pressure.