Moreirense 1-2 Porto - Late Deniz Gül goal gives the Dragons another three points in the Primeira Liga | OneFootball

Porto maintained their three point lead at the top of the Primeira Liga after a hard fought 2-1 victory against Moreirense.

Alanzinho’s deflected strike gave the hosts an early lead at Estádio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, Samu equalising from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time..

Rodrigo Mora came off the bench in the second half and saw his effort deflected off the post, but the teenager would play a role in the winning goal which came in the 88th minute. His corner was deflected to the back post, Deniz Gül perfectly positioned to head the ball into the net.

It was a vital victory for Francesco Farioli’s side which came at a difficult venue, Moreirense winning their opening four home games this season.

Moreirense 1-2 Porto

Chances were hard to come by in Moreira de Cónegos where the hosts took the lead in the 18th minute. Jan Bednarek failed to clear on two occasions, Alanzinho seeing his shot deflected off the centre back which gave Diogo Costa no chance.

Porto bounced back with Gabri Veiga scoring from an offside position, Alberto Costa’s cross then picking out Jan Bednarek who saw his header saved by André Ferreira.

Yan Lincoln pulled Victor Froholdt's jersey from the resulting corner which eventually resulted in a penalty in added time, Samu stepping up and smashing the ball into the bottom corner.

Borja Sainz picked up a booking seconsd before half-time and didn't emerge after the break, the winger replaced by William Gomes.

Francesco Farioli’s side piled on the pressure after the restart, Samu’s shot saved before Rodrigo Mora replaced Veiga. Pepê’s effort was deflected over the bar as the onslaught continued, Gomes curling the ball wide.

Pepê made way for Deniz Gül as the excitement ramped up a notch, Mora’s shot deflected off the post and Diego Travassos going a whisker wide at the other end.

Porto eventually broke through in the 88th minute when Mora's corner was deflected to the back post by Jakub Kiwior, Gül getting in front of Alvaro Martinez and heading the ball into the net.