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FC Porto Dominates Tondela with Decisive Victory
In a match held at the Estádio João Cardoso in Tondela, FC Porto asserted their dominance over the home team with a two to zero victory. The match, part of the 13th round of the Primeira Liga, was characterized by Porto’s control, holding 74% of the ball possession.
Despite a goal disallowed for Porto in the 33rd minute due to offside following VAR review, the visiting team remained undeterred. In the second half, Samu opened the score in the 48th minute with a goal, quickly followed by William Gomes in the 49th minute, solidifying Porto’s lead.
Tondela, although fighting hard, could only manage 26% possession and 11 shots, with only two on target. Their game was interrupted by two yellow cards, while Porto received just one. FC Porto also outmatched Tondela in shots on target, with 6 against 2, and corners, with 4 against 2. Referee Luís Godinho (Portugal) officiated the match which ended with the away victory.
Substitutions tondela: at minute 58 M. Moudjatovic came in and A. Ceitil went out., at minute 59 B. Medina came in and I. Cavaleiro went out., at minute 59 Pedro Maranhao came in and J. Afonso went out., at minute 69 S. Sithole came in and H. Tavares went out., at minute 82 H. Felix came in and Y. Rodriguez went out.
Substitutions fc porto: at minute 63 William Gomes came in and B. Sainz went out., at minute 63 R. Mora came in and P. Rosario went out., at minute 78 Pepe came in and A. Alarcon went out., at minute 79 Samu came in and D. Gul went out., at minute 82 A. Costa came in and M. Fernandes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Tondela
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