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The 0-0 draw between Estoril and Arouca was a fair reflection of a match where neither side could translate territory into high-quality chances. Estoril's higher shot volume (18 to 12) was offset by Arouca's marginally superior shot placement (8 on target vs 2), resulting in near-identical goalkeeper workloads (Robles' 2 saves matching De Arruabarrena's 8). The hosts' 48% possession generated 10 shots inside the box but only 3 big chances, while Arouca's 52% dominance yielded just 6 attempts from dangerous areas.

Discipline proved the key statistical differentiator, with Estoril collecting four yellow cards to Arouca's one - particularly disruptive given Tsoungui's first-half substitution after his booking. The corner count (8-2 to Estoril) underscored their wide overloads, but delivery quality failed to materialize. Ultimately, two crucial saves from De Arruabarrena in the 63rd and 74th minutes preserved parity as Estoril's 0.8 xG underperformance defined the outcome.