FC Porto needed a comeback against Santa Clara (2-1) to reach the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup, in a game that was restarted in the 27th minute after being abandoned on 7 February due to poor weather conditions and bills. tied to zero.
The Dragons started the match on a whim and ended up conceding a goal in the first minute of the game. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa also saved Pedro Pacheco’s first shot going forward. But veteran striker Rafael Martins stepped up to make it 1-0 for League II leaders Santa Clara.
The goal excited the Azoreans, but it was Porto’s players who gradually took control of the game, albeit without clear scoring situations.
At the beginning of the second half, Porto showed everything. Francisco Conceição took over the leadership of the uprising. It was the most unbalanced match with runs to the line and dangerous crosses into the penalty area. And this is how the return goals came. In the first, the forward played the ball in the Santa Clara restricted area and ran to the line to feed Evanilson, who curled in to level the score. In the other, an identical play on the baseline and another late cross from Nico Gonzalez, which even touched Galeno lightly to make it 2-1. However, the Azoreans never gave up fighting for a draw. Safira even without reason demanded a penalty for Pepe’s foul and hit the post. Porto’s victory is fair and worthy of their presence in the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup, where they will meet V. Guimarães.
SECOND PART OF THE PORTIST
The Dragons came into the game asleep and conceded a goal in the first game. They started the second half better and managed to turn the situation around, although they had some concerns. DIGO COSTA A… TREMERE
The goalkeeper is not having the best moment. The goal on the island occurs after an incomplete defense; There is a goal to forget and he missed the ball that hit the post. Unusual situations. THE DISADVANTAGES ARE OBVIOUS
Claudio Pereira replaced Gustavo Correia, who was injured and unable to finish the match. The referee from Aveiro allowed several obvious fouls without punishment, but did not affect the result.
The Dragons came into the game asleep and conceded a goal in the first game. They started the second half better and managed to turn the situation around, although they had some concerns. DIGO COSTA A… TREMERE
The goalkeeper is not having the best moment. The goal on the island occurs after an incomplete defense; There is a goal to forget and he missed the ball that hit the post. Unusual situations. THE DISADVANTAGES ARE OBVIOUS
Claudio Pereira replaced Gustavo Correia, who was injured and unable to finish the match. The referee from Aveiro allowed several obvious fouls without punishment, but did not affect the result.
Author: Mario Figueiredo
Source: CM Jornal
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