Porto, Barça’s next rivals in Group H of the Champions League, also became leaders in its Liga like the Blaugrana thanks to an ‘in extremis’ victory over Gil Vicente. A header from Eustace In the 91st minute he broke the 1-1 tie that Do Dragao’s score had already shown at half-time, after goals from Ivan Jaime for locals and Dep for guests.
Sergio Conceicao He made changes to the lineup that debuted in a Champions League victory this week against Shakhtar Donetsk in Hamburg (1-3) and, as happens in his home games, he suffered his share. The most notable absence is that of Pepethe veteran former Real Madrid centre-back, who has further raised doubts about his physical condition in the close match on October 4, especially considering the absences of Marcano, Evanilson, Zaidu Sanusi and Gabriel Verón.
After the stadium’s tribute to the legendary goalkeeper Americawho died aged 90, Porto believed in a more peaceful victory than the one they had when a right hand from Ivan Jaimeafter the heel assist Mehdi Taremi That means 1-0. A goal is not allowed Andre Franco after generous ones Taremi, which is in an illegal position, reveals the curves. In the 37th minute, Gil Vicente, who had already warned, made it 1-1 thanks to Deptaking advantage of the help from Martim Neto.
The second half brought chances for both teams, with the goalkeepers playing a positive role. Diogo Costa and Andrewat the auctions of Ivan Jaime, Joao Mario, Pepé for Porto, and Pedro Tiba, Zé Carlos and Maxime Dominguez, for Gil Vicente. Do Dragao has already exploded at a discount Eustace headed a cross at the near post Wendell after the execution of the foul. After their sixth game in the Portuguese League, Porto remained in the lead with 16 points, pending what Braga does this Sunday against Braga against Boavista I (9:30 pm) and Sporting against Rio Ave (21, 3 p.m.). Braga and Sporting are tied on 13 points.
Porto
21
Gil Vicente
Port: Diogo Costa; João Mário (Pepé 71′), Fábio Cardoso, David Carmo, Wendell; André Franco (Francisco Conceiçao 71′), Varela (Fran Navarro 52′), Eustáquio, Galeno (Gonçalo Borges 70′); Ivan Jaime, Taremi.
Gil Vicente: Andrew; Zé Carlos, Gabriel Pereira, Rúben Fernandes, Blind; Pedro Tiba (Wilson Roan 81′), Dominguez, Murilo (Marlon Douglas 62′), Martim Neto (Gbane 62′), Félix Correia (Fujimoto 88′); Depú (Roko 87′).
The objectives: 1-0, Ivan Jaime (8′); 1-1, Depu (37′); 2-1, Eustaquio (91′).
Spectators: 45,000 in Do Dragao.
Referees: Antonio Nobre. He warned Martim Neto (14′), Gbane (69′), Félix Correia (77′); Wendell (89′).
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Source: La Verdad
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