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·6. November 2025

FC Porto held to a draw, but finish with 19 shots and 67% possession

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In a match that recorded 19 shots and 67% possession, FC Porto left Utrecht with a draw (1-1) in the fourth round of the Europa League group stage, accumulating seven points and occupying ninth place in the standings.

Francesco Farioli made eight changes compared to the lineup used against SC Braga, and four of those starters were involved in the first chance created at Stadion Galgenwaard: Prpić connected directly with Gül, who immediately served Eustáquio to release Gabri Veiga behind the Dutch defense; from the left, the number 10 shot close to the far post (12m).

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Despite playing as visitors, FC Porto dominated the initial stage – evidenced by 69% possession at 30 minutes – creating a high offensive volume without managing to open the scoring. Borja Sainz tried to round the goalkeeper but had no angle to shoot (17m), Deniz Gül shot hard into Barkas's hands (19m), Gabri missed again at 35 minutes, and Eustáquio, served by Pepê after a high recovery, allowed the shot to be cushioned by the goalkeeper. Utrecht only gave a warning at 44, and the break arrived without goals.

In the second half, FC Utrecht took the lead with a set-piece: Miguel Rodríguez shot, and the deflection off Prpić deceived the goal (1-0, 48m). Francesco Farioli made changes shortly after; William Gomes came in for Pepê, was fouled in the final third, and in a play where the ball was put out, referee John Beaton chose to resume the game after protests from the Porto bench.

The lead didn't last long: at 65 minutes, Gabri Veiga recovered in the opponent's midfield and drove until he delivered to Deniz Gül, whose shot at the post was saved by the goalkeeper; the rebound fell to Borja Sainz, who tapped in and scored, celebrating for the second consecutive game. After the goal, Gabri was assaulted by Barkas, who received a direct red card.

Alberto Costa and Victor Froholdt came in for Eustáquio and Martim Fernandes, the number 10 created danger again with a strong half-turn shot (76m), Deniz Gül was replaced by Samu, and Michael Brouwer – the substitute who took over the goal after Barkas's expulsion – denied Borja Sainz a goal in the last five minutes, as well as Prpić in the fourth minute of stoppage time.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.

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