FC Porto took down OC Barcelos 4-3 in the first game of the national roller hockey championship playoffs final.
The win came at the Dragão Arena.
Porto never trailed but didn’t lead by more than one goal.
The game started slow.
Both teams felt each other out.
Then Porto scored.
A defensive mistake by Barcelos let the French player score easily.
Two minutes later, Barcelos tied it up.
Danilo Rampulla got the ball and passed to Pol Manrubia.
Manrubia scored on Xavi Malián.
Porto took charge.
They looked for their second goal.
Telmo Pinto scored it with a crossing shot.
Barcelos didn’t give up.
They tied the game again with four minutes left in the first half.
Danillo Rampulla led a fast counterattack and scored with a powerful shot.
After halftime, the game stayed tight.
Porto pushed forward.
Barcelos looked for counterattacks.
Both teams tried to capitalize on the other’s mistakes.
The first chance came on a free kick for Barcelos.
Miguel Rocha missed it, hitting the goalkeeper Xavi Malián.
Then Telmo Pinto put Porto ahead again.
After that, Barcelos attacked more.
Porto waited for opportunities.
Barcelos tied the game 3-3.
Miguel Rocha spun around near the goal and shot quickly.
Right after, Porto took the lead again.
Rafa deflected a deadly pass from Mena into the goal.
The game was crazy, and the winner was unclear.
With five minutes left, Barcelos’ 10th foul gave Porto a chance to increase their lead.
Gonçalo Alves didn’t score, keeping the game open.
Some key stats:
- FC Porto scored 4 goals.
- OC Barcelos scored 3 goals.
- The game was played at the Dragão Arena.
This win puts Porto up in the series.
The next game is in a few days.
FC Porto will try to keep their lead.
OC Barcelos will try to come back.
The series is heating up.