AROUCA, Portugal (Interstat) — Host Arouca opened its Primeira Liga season with a 3-2 victory over Estoril on Monday, overcoming an early deficit with key contributions from its bench.

Estoril’s Xeka scored just three minutes in at Estádio Municipal de Arouca, but Arouca’s Barbero equalized in the 13th. Substitute Yanis Begraoui then put Arouca ahead in the 32nd minute. Estoril defender José Fontán leveled the match just before halftime.

The decisive goal came from Arouca midfielder Pablo Gozalbez in the 55th minute. Gozalbez also assisted on Begraoui’s goal, while fellow substitute Jordan Holsgrove notched an assist. The result gave Arouca a winning start in league play, while Estoril began its campaign with a loss.