Four-minute comeback: FC Porto B edge Sporting B in classic clash | OneFootball

Less than a week after drawing with Benfica B (1-1), FC Porto B returned to winning ways in the II Liga this Sunday, defeating rivals Sporting B (2-1) in a classic clash between reserve teams that was marked by a comeback. The Dragons narrowed the gap to the Eagles, while the Lions, still on the podium, suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the league.

João Brandão’s starting eleven featured Gonçalo Ribeiro, Dinis Rodrigues, Gabriel Brás, Luís Gomes, Kaio Henrique, Domingos Andrade, João Teixeira, Kauê Rodrigues, André Miranda, Leonardo Vonic, and Yann Karamoh. On the other side, João Gião opted for Francisco Silva, José Silva, Rodrigo Dias, Lucas Taibo, David Moreira, Samuel Justo, Eduardo Felicíssimo, Paulo Cardoso, Rodrigo Ribeiro, Manuel Mendonça, and Rafael Nel.

Sporting B started better and, at halftime, the slim lead obtained in the 27th minute by the first goal from Samuel Justo seemed deserved, the result of a beautiful shot following a corner that was cleared into a dangerous area. Before that, Rodrigo Ribeiro and José Silva had already tried to create danger, and with the score at 0-1, FC Porto B had only threatened with a dangerous shot from João Teixeira.

Turnaround in four minutes

The second half was a different story. FC Porto’s reserve team took control of possession and created the best chances, only failing to secure the three points earlier.

In the 51st minute, also following a corner taken by Dinis Rodrigues, João Teixeira appeared at the right moment in the six-yard box and successfully headed the ball into the back of the net.

The atmosphere at Estádio Luís Filipe Menezes, in Vila Nova de Gaia, intensified when, in the 55th minute, Dinis Rodrigues stood out again by launching a long ball to Gonçalo Sousa, who, with a quality half-turn touch, completed the lightning comeback for the blue and whites.

Until the end, João Brandão’s team tried to extend the lead, notably through João Teixeira and Trofim Melnichenko. On Sporting’s side, the biggest threat was a shot from Kauã Oliveira, with no further changes to the scoreline.

With this result, FC Porto B now has 21 points and occupies 11th place, just behind Benfica B with 22. Sporting B now shares second place with Académico de Viseu, both with 29 points, seven behind the clear leaders Marítimo. In fourth place is Desportivo de Chaves, also in the fight for promotion, with 26 points.

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