Sunday’s showdown between FC Porto and Sporting ended with a narrow 1-0 win for Porto. This victory ties up their playoff semifinal series. The decisive goal came from Gonçalo Alves, who scored on a free kick with just three minutes left on the clock.
The match was a real nail-biter, with Porto dominating the attack. They hit the post three times and forced Sporting’s Ângelo Girão to make some incredible saves. But in the end, it was Porto’s precision that paid off, as they capitalized on their only set piece opportunity.
Sporting had their chances too. They hit the post once in the final minutes, and João Souto missed a free kick with just over a minute and a half left. Despite having a man advantage for the last minute and a half – thanks to Edu Lamas’s blue card – Sporting couldn’t convert their chances.
The two teams will face off again on Wednesday at 8:00 PM at the João Rocha pavilion. Sporting has the home advantage, having come out on top in the regular season.
Key Moments
- FC Porto wins 1-0 against Sporting
- Gonçalo Alves scores the winning goal on a free kick
- Wednesday’s game will decide the series at the João Rocha pavilion