Porto 3-1 Rangers - Dragons claim a Top 8 spot in the Europa League | OneFootball

Porto beat Rangers 3-1 at Estádio do Dragão to finish fifth in the league phase of the Europa League.

Francesco Farioli’s side got off to a fast start but were caught out in the 6th minute.

Trying to play the ball out from the back, Jakub Kiwior's pass was picked off by James Tavernier, Findlay Curtis sending a cross into the danger area where Djeidi Gassama headed the ball past Diogo Costa.

Samu Aghehowa shot over the bar before Porto equalised in the 27th minute. William Gomes lost possession in the box but the ball fell perfectly for Rodrigo Mora, the 18-year-old taking a touch and firing into the net.

Porto stayed on the front foot as Pepê raced past Tavernier and appeared certain to score, Emmanuel Fernandez making a textbook challenge before the Brazilian could shoot.

Tavernier’s eventful evening took a turn for the worst in the 36th minute when he made a meal attempting to clear Yan Bednarek’s long ball. The veteran collided with Jack Butland which presented Francisco Moura with an empty net.

The comeback was complete five minutes later following Willam Gomes’ curling corner. Fernandez was involved in a challenge with Bednarek and headed into his own net.

The second half was an uneventful affair. Nicolas Raskin’s long range strike was their only chance of note, Costa doing well to divert the ball wide.

The goalkeeper hurt his knee but carried on, Pepê firing over the bar and spurning another chance after a long run forward from Borja Sainz.

The victory was assured as Porto cruised to the finish line, finishing fifth and earning a free ride to the round of 16 where they will face Celtic, Ludogorets, Stuttgart or Ferencvaros.

[0-1] Djeidi Gassama 6'

[1-1] Rodrigo Mora 27'