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FC Porto beats Santa Clara in a dominant performance
FC Porto dominated the match from the start and defeated Santa Clara by a convincing 3-0 scoreline in the second round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
The match, played at the Estádio de São Miguel in Ponta Delgada, started at a frantic pace. FC Porto looked superior from the first minute, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
In the 16th minute, Ivan Jaime opened the scoring with a stunning goal after an assist from Nico. Santa Clara were forced to defend, but they couldn’t contain FC Porto’s onslaught.
In the 25th minute, Galeno extended the lead with a penalty that he converted with confidence. Sérgio Conceição’s team showed their footballing superiority, while Santa Clara struggled to find their rhythm.
The second half began with more intensity from Santa Clara, who tried to get closer to the opponent’s area. However, FC Porto’s defense proved solid and the Vila do Conde side couldn’t find a way to score.
In the 62nd minute, Adriano Firmino was sent off with a red card for a reckless tackle. From that moment on, the match became a battle for possession, with FC Porto controlling the pace of the game.
FC Porto, with their effective and decisive play, secured a valuable victory that puts them at the top of the Primeira Liga standings.
Match statistics:
* Santa Clara: 37% possession, 6 shots (1 on target, 2 off target), 2 corners, 19 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card
* FC Porto: 63% possession, 8 shots (6 on target, 2 off target), 2 corners, 12 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Match events:
* 15′: FC Porto – Yellow card for J. Pedro
* 16′: FC Porto – Goal by Ivan Jaime (assist by Nico)
* 25′: FC Porto – Goal by Galeno (penalty)
* 40′: FC Porto – Yellow card for Nico
* 49′: Santa Clara – Yellow card for Matheus Pereira
* 52′: Santa Clara – Yellow card for Vinicius Lopes
* 56′: Santa Clara – Yellow card for F. Venancio
* 62′: Santa Clara – Red card for Adriano Firmino
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Substitutions fc porto: at minute 68 S. Eustaquio came in and Nico went out., at minute 68 None came in and F. Navarro went out., at minute 73 G. Borges came in and Ivan Jaime went out., at minute 73 A. Franco came in and V. Sousa went out., at minute 86 T. Martinez came in and Danny Namaso went out.
Substitutions santa clara: at minute 68 Ricardinho came in and Vinicius Lopes went out., at minute 68 G. Klismahn came in and Gabriel Silva went out., at minute 68 Diogo Calila came in and Lucas Soares went out., at minute 73 Matheus Pereira came in and Safira went out., at minute 73 J. Costa came in and A. Oliveira went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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