A strange turn of events gave Farense their first victory of the 2025/26 Second League season. They won 2-0 against FC Porto B on the road. Both goals came from unfortunate mistakes by the home team. This match was part of the third round of the league.
Farense had a tough start to their season. They lost 3-0 at home and then drew their first game. But against FC Porto B, they played with unexpected energy. They fought hard for the ball and attacked with confidence. This aggressive style caught FC Porto B off guard. It also led to the goals that secured their win.
The home side began the game poorly. They fell behind after just six minutes. Jaiminho sent a strong cross from the left wing. It was aimed at Candeias on the other side. But FC Porto B’s left-back, Kaio Henrique, accidentally put the ball into his own net. It was a tough break for the young defender.
Just eleven minutes later, things got even stranger. Farense earned a corner kick from the left. Franco Romero, the Uruguayan player, headed the ball towards the right post. FC Porto B’s central defender, Gabriel Brás, was caught off guard. He ended up scoring another own goal. This made the score 2-0 to Farense.
FC Porto B seemed lost and uninspired after these setbacks. They didn’t even get a shot on target until the 35th minute. Spanish forward Angel Alarcón finally tested the Farense goalkeeper. Their coach made two substitutions just two minutes later. He hoped to spark some life into his team. But these changes didn’t make much difference right away. Farense almost made it 3-0 in the 43rd minute. D’ Agrela pushed through the middle. He faced Diogo Fernandes, who made a good save to push the shot wide for a corner.
In the second half, FC Porto B looked much better. They played with more purpose and intensity. They used the wings to attack and sent in many crosses. They got closer to Ricardo Velho’s goal more often. Farense then shifted their focus. They dropped back to protect their lead. They often defended with a line of five players near their penalty area. This helped them handle FC Porto B’s strong attacks.
As time went on, FC Porto B’s pressure faded. They lost some of their sharpness. This let Farense catch their breath. They started to attack again and created some danger. Diogo Fernandes made a great save in the 87th minute. This showed that Farense felt in control. They were confident enough to keep pushing for more goals until the very end.
Match Details
The game took place at Estádio LuÃs Filipe Menezes, in Vila Nova de Gaia.
FC Porto B 0 – Farense 2
Half-time: 0-2
Goal Scorers:
- 0-1, Kaio Henrique, 6 minutes (own goal)
- 0-2, Gabriel Brás, 17 minutes (own goal)
Teams:
FC Porto B:
Diogo Fernandes, LuÃs Gomes, António Ribeiro, Gabriel Brás (Felipe Silva, 77′), Kaio Henrique (Martim Cunha, 37′), Kohtaro (João Teixeira, 37′), Tomas Pérez (Candé, 73′), Kauê Passanha (André Oliveira, 76′), Gonçalo Sousa, Melnichenka and Angel Alarcón.
Substitutes: Gonçalo Ribeiro, Felipe Silva, Tiago Andrade, Bernardo Lima, André Oliveira, André Miranda, Martim Cunha, João Teixeira and Candé.
Coach: João Brandão
Farense:
Ricardo Velho, Francisco Delgado (Gio, 29′), Franco Romero, D’ Agrela, Toni Romero, Bruno Almeida (Matheus Gonçalves, 80′), Cláudio Falcão, Yannick Semedo, Candeias, Marco Matias (Nicola Gjorgjev, 80′) and Jaiminho (Rui Costa, 62′).
Substitutes: Miguel Carvalho, Rui Costa, Dário, Gio, Cuba, Nicola Gjorgjev, Diego Dorregaray, Matheus Gonçalves and Rafael Teixeira.
Coach: Jorge Silas
Officials and Discipline:
Referee: Diogo Rosa (AF Beja)
Yellow Cards: Franco Romero (43′), Gio (56′), Bruno Almeida (59′), Kauê Passanha (74′), Matheus Gonçalves (81′), Melnichenka (82′), João Teixeira (89′), Angel Alarcón (90’+5) and Felipe Silva (90’+7).
Attendance: 525 spectators