Casa Pia AC secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Arouca in a dramatic Liga Portugal Round 15 encounter at the Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior.
With both teams having a balanced head-to-head record of two wins each and two draws, this match lived up to its promise of excitement.
The game kicked off with a bang as Jérémy Livolant opened the scoring for Casa Pia in the 19th minute with a sensational long-range strike.
Just a minute later, Leonardo Lelo doubled the lead with a composed finish, putting the hosts firmly in control.
However, Arouca responded in the 63rd minute through Alfonso Trezza, whose precise left-footed effort pulled one back for the visitors.
As the match progressed, Casa Pia had to absorb increasing pressure from Arouca’s attack.
With the game still in the balance, Ghanaian forward Samuel Obeng made his mark after coming off the bench in the 70th minute.
In the 88th minute, Obeng found the net with a powerful header from a perfectly delivered Leonardo Lelo corner, sealing a 3-1 victory for Casa Pia.
The win sees Casa Pia climb the league table, while Obeng’s first goal of the season in Liga Portugal highlights his growing impact. Casa Pia will now look ahead to their next challenge against Braga on December 29th.
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