A goal and a sending off were enough for Marao. In less than 30 minutes, Porto decided the game, returned to winning ways in the championship and made the already very difficult life of the Flavi boys even more difficult. Francisco opened the scoring with a free kick, Taremi completed the penalty and Evanilson found himself in the middle.
At this stage of the season, it can no longer be said that Conceição has opted for Plan B, even looking at a defense with the usual secondary names. Unfortunately, it was Diogo Costa’s most famous player who went straight to those caught with a pass that almost led to an own goal.
Other than that fear, the game didn’t have much to worry about. Until Pepe fouled on the edge of the penalty area and Junior Pius and the referee touched heads in a moment worthy of a pre-fight. Yellow for the player, one left to show to the match referee himself, Jose Bessa.
In the midst of all this fuss, the one who kept his head up was young Chiku Conceiço, who opened the book and ended Porto’s almost three-year malapata without penalty kicks.
A big goal and then a big blow for the men at home. Junior did not count to ten and left the team with ten after a difficult entrance. Less than 30 minutes later the game was over.
Joao Mendes also scored a great goal, but it was disallowed for offside, but the second goal, just before the break, was scored by Evanilson, with an assist from Taremi. Taremi closed the scoring with an undisputed penalty against Pepe. Another mistake by the home team, and when this happens, the door opens for the visitors. Porto are clinging to what… a podium at this end of the championship.
Author: Sergio Pereira Cardoso
Source: CM Jornal
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