FC Arouca suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Casa Pia AC in the Portuguese Primera Liga on Monday, September 15, 2025. Two well-taken goals from the visitors sealed all three points in a match where Arouca struggled to find any attacking rhythm against a disciplined Casa Pia side. The first goal came midway through the first half from a set-piece, giving Casa Pia a platform to defend. They doubled their lead early in the second half with a clinical counter-attack, effectively killing the game as a contest. Arouca's attempts to mount a comeback were sporadic and easily dealt with by the organized Casa Pia defense. This result impacts the early season league table, with Casa Pia moving clear of the relegation zone and Arouca slipping down. The Arouca manager will demand a response, while the Casa Pia coach will celebrate a perfect away performance.