Substitutes swing it as Porto overturn Braga deficit | OneFootball

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·22 March 2026

Substitutes swing it as Porto overturn Braga deficit

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Porto came from behind to beat Braga 2-1 at Estádio Municipal de Braga, a result that keeps the leaders on top of Liga Portugal.

After the restart, Rodrigo Zalazar converted a penalty in the 54th minute to put Braga ahead.


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Lukas Hornicek then saved smartly from Victor Froholdt (58.) as Porto pushed for a response.

The visitors' bench made the difference. William levelled from Oskar Pietuszewski's pass (69.). Seko Fofana, also on as a substitute, rifled in after a corner to complete the turnaround (80.).

The spot kick was awarded for a foul by Gabri Veiga on Sikou Niakate at a corner.

Six minutes were indicated for added time, and Porto managed the closing stages with control.

Braga saw more of the ball at 61.7% but registered only one effort on target. Porto attempted 12 shots, three on target.

Next, Braga visit Moreirense. Porto host Famalicão.

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