Porto defeated Moreirense this Saturday (5-0) in a match that will remain in the Argentine’s memory Alan Varela, who signed a brilliant performance crowned by an assist and his first goal for the Portuguese club.
The midfielder, formerly of Boca Juniors, scored the final goal in a stunning second half for the blue and white against one of the sensations of the Portuguese League, sixth-placed Moreirense.
Wendell seized his opportunity
In addition to Varela, this is a dream match for the Brazilian Wendell. The side took advantage of the presence of Nigerian Zaidu Sanusi in the Africa Cup to appear as the owner and scored a double be decided on this event of the eighteenth day.
The first for Porto and Wendell came in the 8th minute of a lukewarm first half, which only came to life when the South American defender finished a cross at the far post. Francisco Conceiçãowhich again is one of the most unbalanced elements of the team under the direction of his father Sérgio.
Four goals from the 60th minute
In the 60th minute, and at a time when Moreirense threatened to approach the ‘dragons’ midfield – especially through the South African Kodisang -, Porto extended his lead through Evanilson, which he referred to with a light touch after a center from Varela.
Moreirense’s greatest opener was punished again moments later, in the 69th minute, with a low shot from outside the area by the Portuguese-Brazilian Wanderson Galeno.
The visiting goalkeeper, the also Brazilian Kevinwas unable to catch his breath, as he was beaten again in the 72nd minute, with Porto’s fourth and Wendell’s secondwho finished first after receiving a pass from João Mário.
Big night for Varela
And in the 83rd minute, Varela completed the victory South American with his first goal in the blue and white shirt.
The ‘albiceleste’ midfielder saw his first shot saved by Kewin, but he pounced on the rebound to make it 5-0.
The comfortable result also allowed Porto to bring in less-used squad members, such as Mexican international Jorge Sánchez, who played in the last ten minutes, or the Spaniards Iván Jaime and Toni Martínez.
Porto, third
The victory keeps Porto in third position in the Primeira Liga, with 41 points, five behind the leader, Sporting de Portugal, and four behind Benfica, who have now beaten Vizela (2-5) and Boavista (2 -0), respectively.
Source: La Verdad
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