Porto won on Monday 1-2 in their visit to Rio Ave thanks to another late goal from Spanish Iván Marcano, who saved his team for the second game in a row.
After his goal in the 100th minute last weekend against Farense (2-1), the Cantabrian central defender was again decisive by scoring in the 94th minute of a game in which Porto reached the discount from behind on the scoreboard.
Despite adding their third win of the season, the ‘dragons’ struggled again, especially in a cheap first half, something that was also a credit to Rio Ave, well organized in defence.
His usual offensive asset, Iranian international Mehdi Taremi, put the ball into the back of his former team’s net, but an offside ruled out what could have been the last goal for the Blue and Whites by the Persian striker, whose press is local and international. point to the imminent signing of AC Milan.
El Rio advanced from the penalty
Rio Ave’s goal came in the 52nd minute, the work of a former blue and white youth squad, young Portuguese defender Costinha, who scored from the penalty spot to put his team ahead.
However, it was Costinha who committed the foul that led to another penalty from which Porto equalized in the 91st minute, taken by Brazilian Galeno, who played a season at Rio Ave on loan from the ‘dragons’ .
From 1-0 in the 91st minute to the final 2-1
The goal gave Porto the momentum they needed to win and in the 94′ Marcano again made the difference by deflecting a cross from André Franco in front of goal like it was a battering ram after a corner. It was the Cantabrian central defender’s 30th goal in a Porto shirt.
Historic Pepe
It was also a historic night for the captain of the ‘portista’ team, centre-back Pepe, formerly of Real Madrid, as he became the oldest outfield player to play in the Portuguese top flight, at the age of 40 years, six month and two days. .
Argentine Alan Varela’s debut with Porto was also expected, but the midfielder from Boca Juniors did not come off the bench.
With the victory, Porto join Sporting de Portugal and Vitória de Guimarães at the top of the table with 9 points from three rounds.
Source: La Verdad
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