FC Porto beat Lugo Sala to claim first win at Dragão Arena | OneFootball

In front of more than 1,300 FC Porto supporters, the futsal team beat Lugo Sala 2-1 this Sunday in the first match held at the Dragão Arena and also the first win achieved at that venue. The clash against the Spanish side brought pre-season to a close.

After the individual presentation, accompanied by applause, the FC Porto players took on the team that competes in Spain’s Segunda División B. The blue and whites clearly dominated the first half and went into the break ahead thanks to a goal from Samuel Silva in the 16th minute. The 1-0 scoreline did not reflect the Porto side’s output. In the second half, the same player scored again in the 23rd minute, grabbing a brace and becoming the standout figure in FC Porto futsal’s first win at the Dragão Arena.

André Pereira fielded Tiago Velho and Leandro Costa (goalkeepers), Óscar Santos, Leandro Cardoso, João Fonte, Samuel Silva, Luís Paulo, Tiago Correia, Leandro Silva, Rafael Lara, Sévio Marcelo and Ricardo Costa. Mateus Jesus, also a goalkeeper, as well as Tiaguinho, David Rodrigues and captain Cardinal, remained on the bench and were not used.

FC Porto return to the court next Saturday, 19 September, at 5:00 pm, against Nun’Álvares B at the Dragão Arena, in a match from the opening round of the National Third Division Championship, to be broadcast on Porto Canal. It will be the senior futsal team’s official debut.

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