FC Porto beat Paços de Ferreira, one win from the title | OneFootball

Even after playing with one man less from the 20th minute, following Salvador Valente’s sending-off, FC Porto beat Paços de Ferreira 2-1 and moved to within one win of securing the national U15 title.

In Pedroso, the Dragons struck first thanks to a fine shot by João Afonso in the 15th minute, although the player would end up going off before half-time due to injury.

Amid all this, Salvador Valente was shown a red card for Porto after bringing down Dinis Batista when he was through on goal (20’). From the resulting free-kick, Nelson Tê made it 1-1. Even so, in the immediate response, Tiago Portugal took advantage of a mistake by the opposing goalkeeper to put FC Porto back in front.

The Porto forward could even have scored his second at the start of the second half, but Hélder Carneiro saved his penalty.

Despite all the setbacks, FC Porto ultimately held on for the win and, with two rounds left in the championship phase, remain three points ahead of second-placed Sporting, who won 2-1 in Braga this Wednesday thanks to goals from Laurindo Mendonça (29’) and Aladje Mussa (40+4’).

In Guimarães, Benfica drew 1-1 with Vitória, while in Belém, Belenenses beat Estoril 3-0.

The 16th round will be completed this afternoon with Tondela vs Alverca, scheduled for 3:00 pm.

In the next round, FC Porto travel to Alverca, Sporting host Belenenses and Benfica face Tondela. If they win, the Dragons will be crowned national champions, as they hold the head-to-head advantage over the Lions.

Standings

1st FC Porto, 38 points/16 matches

2nd Sporting, 35 points/16 matches

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