Hard-fought win in Tomar ahead of the derby with Sporting | OneFootball

FC Porto traveled to Tomar and secured a 4-3 victory over SC Tomar in the 19th round of the regular phase of the National Championship, marking their fourth consecutive win. With this result, the national champions surpass OC Barcelos – who fell in Oliveira de Azeméis by 5-3 – and move to third place, two points behind Sporting, their immediate opponent.

Paulo Freitas started Rafa in place of Telmo Pinto, who played in the rout against Juventude Pacense (6-1). Gonçalo Alves, as in the previous three matches, opened the scoring just two minutes in (0-1). The home team responded five minutes later and took the lead at the 20-minute mark (2-1), but Ezequiel Mena equalized before halftime (2-2).

In the second half, Hélder Nunes scored with a tight shot that found the back of the net defended by António Marante (2-3). Shortly after, Pol Manrubia extended the lead following a triangle play with Rafa (2-4). The score changed again only 37 seconds from the end when the SC Tomar captain converted a penalty (3-4). Even with the blue card shown to Carlo Di Benedetto, Porto held onto the lead despite being outnumbered.

Next is a home game against Sporting, for the 20th round, scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 PM at Dragão Arena, with broadcast on Porto Canal. Tickets are on sale at the usual locations.

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