Porto defeated Casa Pia 3-1 on Saturday, a victory that allowed them to take second place from Benfica and get the same points as the leader of the Portuguese League, Sporting, with only one week left before the classic against the rival in Lisbon.
Sporting’s defeat against Vitória Sport Clube (3-2) and the champion’s tie Benfica in front of French (1-1) gave Porto a chance to make up for some early season losses, something the blue and white team did not miss when hosting Casa Pia (11th).
Porto went all out in their thirteenth matchday match and didn’t take long to open the scoring, with a goal from Brazilian Evanilson, who in the 12th minute finished off Eustáquio’s low pass from the left. .
The ‘dragons’ gradually slowed down, which Casa Pia took advantage of, almost missing what was their first chance up to that point, created by the Japanese international. Yuki Somawhose shot before the break was blocked by the goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
The start of the second half also brought joy to Porto, making it 2-0 at the interval Peter.
The centre-back, who was part of the reserve team, rose higher to head in a cross from a corner and score his second goal of the match and his first for the first team.
The third was signed by his defense partner and captain Pepe.
In ’81, the goalkeeper of Casa Pia, Ricardo Batista He stopped a Porto shot, but on the rebound, Eustáquio was once again decisive and helped the former Madrid player, who only needed to push the ball.
Close to 90, a foul from the Mexican Jorge Sanchez allowed the Pia’s house score his goal of honor, a penalty taken by the Brazilian Fernando Andradewho did not celebrate it out of respect for his former team.
After this fight, the Sports remains the leader of the League, but has the same 31 points as Portwhich will go next Monday Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon to face the ‘lions’.
He Benfica He dropped to third place with 30, while his rival the next day, Pantiesremains fourth with 29.
Source: La Verdad
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