FC Porto beat Académico 3-0, wrapping it up before half-time | OneFootball

FC Porto all but settled the match in less than 45 minutes and beat Académico 3-0 in Viseu on matchday four of the league. André Silva, Gabri Veiga and William Gomes built the result in a game that allowed the Dragons to keep a clean sheet in the championship. Francesco Farioli thus reached his 25th clean sheet in the first 38 matchdays, matching the best record of the century in the competition, while Diogo Costa made it seven consecutive matches without being beaten, setting a new personal best.

Without changing the starting eleven that began the win over FC Arouca, Porto took the lead early at Fontelo. Before the five-minute mark, after a persistent move, Pablo Rosario sent in a low cross from the right and André Silva arrived to finish for 1-0.

In the 17th minute, Zaidu left the pitch due to physical complaints and was replaced by Martim Fernandes. Shortly afterwards, FC Porto doubled their lead: Jan Bednarek picked out Pepê with a through ball and the Brazil international set up Gabri Veiga, who, from the edge of the box, placed his shot just inside the far post.

Near half-time came the third goal, following an excellent team move. Martim Fernandes, André Silva and Gabri Veiga exchanged passes still in their own half, before the Galician midfielder played a one-two with Pepê and received the ball in the final third. Gabri Veiga then assisted William Gomes, who scored for the first time in 2026/27.

At the start of the second half, Nehuén Pérez came on in place of Jan Bednarek. On the hour mark, Inbeom Hwang and Borja Sainz replaced William Gomes and Pepê, and the Basque winger forced a save from Ewerton in the 67th minute. In the final ten minutes, Francesco Farioli brought on Alan Varela for Alberto Costa. FC Porto controlled their lead until Miguel Nogueira’s final whistle, despite late threats from the Viseu side.

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