Porto surge past Estrela as leaders stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Porto beat Estrela Amadora 3-1 to stay top of Liga Portugal. Samu Aghehowa converted from the spot in the 17th minute after Alberto Costa was fouled. Marcus levelled for the visitors (60.), but Francisco Moura swiftly restored the lead (63.) before Aghehowa added a clinical third (73.). The hosts controlled the game with 65.6% possession and limited Estrela to one shot on target from six attempts. The leaders move to 40 points and host Famalicão in the Taça de Portugal next, while Estrela Amadora host Moreirense in the league.

Player of the Match: Samu Aghehowa dominated the box, scoring a brace and producing three shots on target from seven attempts plus 11 touches in the area.

Stat of the Match: Estrela Amadora registered zero corners, a sign of how rarely they sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Francisco Moura's forward runs mattered, capped by his strike after a corner and three touches in the box. Victor Froholdt gave midfield control with 12 possessions won and eight successful final-third passes. Porto's shot profile was aggressive with 17 attempts from inside the box, while Estrela managed six in total.