The trophy-winners FC Porto and the Famalicao look forward to joining Sporting de Braga this Thursday in the Portuguese Cup final, with the national champions in a privileged position in the second leg of the semi-final.
In addition to hosting Minho’s side at the Dragan Stadium, Porto won the first leg in Vila Nova de Famalicão 2-1 with a goal from Spaniard Marcano (16 minutes), who became the highest scoring defender club. Tony Martinez (63) and Alexandre Penetra (36) scored from the hosts.
Marcano will serve out a suspension and be the main absentee of the blue and white team, which faces Famalican for the fifth time in the tournament – the first in the semi-finals – and always advances to the next stage.
In the match between the second and seventh classification of the I League, starting at 20:30, Porto hopes to reach the 33rd final of the Portuguese Cup, which they have won 18 times, the fourth in the last five seasons. while Famalicão aims for an unparalleled presence in Jamor.
Looking forward to meeting opponents in the 2022/23 Copa del Portugal final scheduled for June 4, Sporting de Braga, who categorically imposed themselves on Nacional in the other semi-final, defeating 5-0 in Funchal and 2-2. draw at home.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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