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

The Porto side controlled the match from the opening whistle, completely dominating the first half, the club said in a statement. The first goal came in the 22nd minute through 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, holding up 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 with a 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 off a campaign marked by consistency: 16 wins, two draws and just one defeat in 19 matches.

Daniel Chaves started with Bárbara Marques in goal, 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 rounds still to play, FC Porto will continue the final phase with an away trip to Ourém, where they will face Atlético Ouriense on Saturday at 4:00 pm.

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