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Thrilling Draw at Estádio Do Dragão: Porto and Red Star Share Points
A vibrant match at the Estádio Do Dragão ended in a 2-2 draw between FC Porto and FK Crvena Zvezda in the UEFA Europa League. The match, corresponding to the second matchday of the group stage, was marked by intensity and scoring opportunities for both teams.
Porto took an early lead thanks to a penalty converted by William Gomes in the 8th minute. However, Red Star responded with a goal from V. Kostov in the 32nd minute, after an assist from M. Veljkovic, leveling the score before halftime. The first half was also marked by yellow cards for F. Tebo Uchenna from Red Star and R. Mora from Porto.
The second half continued with a frenetic pace and more yellow cards, showing the intensity of the match. Porto, with 50% possession and 17 total shots, tried to take the lead, but encountered a strong Red Star defense. Finally, in the 90th minute, R. Mora managed to score for FC Porto, but it wasn’t enough to take the victory.
Red Star, although with less possession (50%) and fewer shots (8), proved to be a dangerous opponent with precise attacks. The match ended with a share of points that reflects how balanced and hard-fought the match was. German referee Harm Osmers had a busy night, showing a total of 5 yellow cards (3 for Porto and 2 for Red Star).
Substitutions fc porto: at minute 46 M. Fernandes came in and A. Costa went out., at minute 46 J. Bednarek came in and V. Froholdt went out., at minute 62 A. Alarcon came in and B. Sainz went out., at minute 62 William Gomes came in and Desconocido went out., at minute 74 D. Gul came in and G. Veiga went out.
Substitutions fk crvena zvezda: at minute 71 N. Radonjic came in and Milson went out., at minute 82 M. Arnautovic came in and Bruno Duarte went out., at minute 82 V. Kostov came in and P. Olayinka went out., at minute 82 N. Tiknizyan came in and N. Stankovic went out., at minute 90 T. Elsnik came in and M. Bajo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Porto
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FK Crvena Zvezda
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