In the top-notch Primeira Liga battle that took place on the 12th of February 2024, FC Arouca unexpectedly beat Porto 3-2 at home to the delight of their betting faithful. This was an exciting match, abundant in important statistical factors that served as a determinant in the outcome.

Arouca kicked off with an early goal barely 38 seconds into the first half. However, Porto responded swiftly, securing an equalizer at the 8:45 mark. Arouca managed once again to take the lead, concluding the first half at 2-1. The host hammered the final nail at the 60th minute of the second half, making the scoreline 3-1. In spite of Porto pulling one back, the game ended 3-2 in favor of Arouca.

Statistically, though Porto dominated in terms of possession and showed clear dominance with seven corner kicks against Arouca’s two, they were unable to convert these chances to goals. The corner kick data reveals that Arouca made the most of their attacking opportunities even with less control of the game. Surprisingly, no offsides were by the Arouca team while Porto was caught offside four times, further indicating a higher level of discipline from the home team.

Disciplinary issues played a key role in the game, with Arouca earning three yellow cards, two in the second half close to key goal moments, which might have disrupted Porto's tempo to an extent. This data suggests that Arouca's defensive midfield could have been under pressure, but they managed to hold the Porto attackers at bay for the most part. On the other hand, Porto secured only one yellow card late in the second half.

Fouls were at a higher rate for Arouca, with 17 compared to Porto's 7. This underscored Arouca's aggressive approach, although no red cards were given. Meanwhile, the fouls by Porto were mainly when Arouca already had the advantage, suggesting desperation from the away team.

In conclusion, the match powered by plenty of goals was a great spectacle for the bettors. Despite being less dominant in the game statistics, Arouca's calculated and disciplined play paid off significantly. Their early goals in both halves of the game alongside their assertive, if a bit aggressive approach, led to the surprise but well-deserved victory over Porto.

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