FC Porto pull off first comeback of the season in win over Moreirense | OneFootball

After the first defeat of the season against Nottingham Forest, FC Porto experienced another first just a few days later: they staged a comeback in the game. For the second time they found themselves trailing, the team led by Francesco Farioli managed to avoid another slip, thanks to goals by Samu-aghehowa.26468/latest”>Samu and Deniz Gül, scored near the end of each half.

Moreirense took the lead at 18′, forcing the blues and whites to chase the deficit. At 45’+4, Samu equalized with a penalty, a goal that eventually led to a victory only confirmed at 88′.

With this victory, FC Porto remained unbeaten in the league, achieving eight wins in nine matches. Only the draw against Benfica prevents, for now, a perfect run – such an intense start to the season hasn't been seen since 2017/18.

Deniz Gül reinforced the idea of being on a different level, adding another goal to his personal tally. The Turkish international reached two goals this season and has already matched last season's record, marking the first time he decided a game in favor of the dragons. The other three goals were scored in the recent 4-0 victory in Arouca, a 4-0 win in 2024/25, and the defeat against Bodo/Glimt. With Luuk de Jong out of action, Deniz Gül has made the most of the opportunity.

Without competition in corners, FC Porto stands out as the team that gains the most from these plays in the league. The goal in Moreira de Cónegos at 88′ was the sixth for the dragons from corner kicks, a number far above the two recorded by Famalicão, Moreirense, and Alverca. Considering all competitions, this total rises to eight; in October, FC Porto already has more corner goals than in 2024/25. Francesco Farioli has changed the paradigm.

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