This is not Formula 1, this is Formula 2, but the new Porto is picking up speed and promises to withstand a serious fight in the race for the title. Two set-piece goals early in both halves were enough to defeat Braga, who are beginning to risk losing sight of the big three up front.
Thus, it is already clear that Porto has retained the new tactics in the 4x2x3x1 formation with Nico and Chico. And it was Sérgio Conceição’s son who sent the free kick to the head of Fabio Cardoso. The score was 1:0 in the 12th minute, reflecting a stronger performance from the blue and white.
It seemed that the situation for Porto had changed compared to the recent period, but Braga are also not just opponents. Arthur Jorge moved the pieces on the board, we saw more of Djalo and Ricardo Orta, and between them there was a draw (32 minutes), if not for a save with the feet of Diogo Costa. And in this case, with his legs supported by his hands, Paulo Oliveira took a chance in the penalty area after Pepe’s shot, which Malheiro ordered to continue.
The first round is for the home players who land the second knockout blow immediately after the break. The Arsenalists let their guard down, made an unacceptable mistake, and Matheus brought down Evanilson in the area. They say that a well-taken penalty is a scored penalty: the kick is weak, but it hits the target. 2-0. Since then it has been a matter of Porto management, without any major failures despite Braga’s efforts. Bessa is here, the Cup challenge is confirmed, Porto are back to winning ways in the league and there is a new, stronger, freshly painted blue.
Author: Sergio Pereira Cardoso
Source: CM Jornal
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