FC Porto prevails over Hoffenheim in a thrilling match
FC Porto secured a victory in an exciting match against 1899 Hoffenheim in the third round of the UEFA Europa League group stage. The game, played at Estádio Do Dragão, ended with a score of 2-0 in favor of the Portuguese team.
The first goal of the game came in the 45th minute when T. Djalo scored after an assist from Nico. Hoffenheim tried to react, but they found a very solid defensive wall from Porto.
In the second half, Samu extended the lead for the Portuguese in the 75th minute, thus sealing the victory for the home team.
Hoffenheim had more possession of the ball (55%) and took more shots (15) than Porto, but only one of those shots was on target. Porto, on the other hand, was more effective with 11 shots, 4 of them on target, two of which resulted in goals.
The match was marked by intensity and yellow cards, with three for Porto and one for Hoffenheim.
FC Porto remains top of the group with 9 points, while Hoffenheim stays with 3 points.
Substitutions fc porto: at minute 59 F. Vieira came in and Ivan Jaime went out., at minute 84 J. Pedro came in and T. Djalo went out., at minute 90 None came in and G. Borges went out., at minute 90 Danny Namaso came in and Samu went out.
Substitutions 1899 hoffenheim: at minute 70 H. Tabakovic came in and A. Hlozek went out., at minute 70 M. Berisha came in and J. Bruun Larsen went out., at minute 70 U. Tohumcu came in and F. Grillitsch went out., at minute 79 T. Drexler came in and Arthur Chaves went out., at minute 84 D. Jurasek came in and A. Prass went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Porto
Titulares:
1899 Hoffenheim
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