FC Porto crowned champions and seal promotion to the top flight | OneFootball

Porto controlled the match from the opening whistle, completely dominating the first half, the club said in a statement. The opening goal came in the 22nd minute from Maria Negrão, who, following a rebound inside the box, fired into the top corner of the goal defended by Patrícia Leitão. During the celebration, the team dedicated the moment to captain Ema Gonçalves, who was absent through injury, showing a shirt with the player’s name and number.

In the second half, FC Porto remained on top and extended their lead. Maria Negrão grabbed her second in the 51st minute with a header after a cross from Lara Perruca, and completed her hat-trick in the 65th minute by converting the rebound from an Eliza Turner shot. The fourth goal was scored by Lily Bryant in the 70th minute after an assist from Maria Ferreira.

At the final whistle, celebrations began at CTFD Jorge Costa, capping a campaign marked by consistency: 16 wins, two draws and just one defeat in 19 matches.

Daniel Chaves named Bárbara Marques in goal, with Karoline Lima, Mariana Queirós, Mariana Azevedo and Alice Reto in defence, Maria Negrão, Angeline da Costa and Eliza Turner in midfield, and Maria Ferreira, Lara Perruca and Lily Bryant in attack. During the match, Joana Ferreira, Adriana Semedo, Inês Oliveira, Cristina Ferreira and Matilde Vaz also came on.

Despite having already secured the title with two matchdays still to play, FC Porto continue the final phase with a trip to Ourém, where they will face Atlético Ouriense on Saturday at 4:00 pm.

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