Porto won their 19th Portuguese Cup today after beating Sporting de Braga 2-0 with an own goal from andre horta and another goal from the Luso-Brazilian Otávio.
The ‘dragons’, who unsuccessfully fought with Benfica for the Primeira Liga until the last day, thus closed the season along with the other three national titles, as they are also champions of the Portuguese Super Cup and League Cup.
After a goalless first half at Jamor stadium, outside Lisbon, Porto opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with an own goal from André Horta.
Galen place a center from the left and the Portuguese, in an attempt to avoid the Spanish shooting Tony Martinez, He ended up sending the ball into his own goal nets.
Two reds, one on each side
Ahead on the scoreboard, an obstacle arose for the ‘dragons’ as they were left with ten after the dismissal of Wendell at 62′ for driving studs into Góemz’s leg.
But the force soon equalized and Braga were also left with a man down in the 79th minute due to the sending off of Niakaté after a foul on Taremi.
Immediately, two minutes later, Porto extended their lead with a goal from Otávio.
The Luso-Brazilian put the final result on the scoreboard after an assist from Galen and proved the victory of the ‘dragons’.
Third Sergio Conceiçao Cup
The trophy is also the third Portuguese Cup for Sergio Conceição in charge of the Blue and Whites after winners in 2020 and 2022.
Source: La Verdad
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