Porto punish Gil Vicente to stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Porto beat Gil Vicente 3-0 at the Estádio Do Dragão. Samu Aghehowa opened the scoring from the spot in the 37th minute after he was fouled by Murilo. Martín Fernández was sent off for a straight red (69.), Martim Fernandes then drove in a second from outside the box (75.), and William added a late third (86.). The hosts held 58% possession and won 11 corners, while Diogo Costa produced five saves to preserve the clean sheet. Porto remain top on 55 points and host Rangers in the Europa League next, while Gil Vicente welcome Famalicão in the league.

Player of the Match: Martim Fernandes balanced defence and attack, scoring the second goal and adding five ball recoveries and three clearances in a composed display.

Stat of the Match: Diogo Costa produced five saves, resisting Gil Vicente's seven shots from outside the box to secure the shutout.

Three Things We Learned: A converted penalty before the interval gave Porto control and shaped a calmer second half. The straight red for Martín Fernández left Gil Vicente undermanned for the closing stages as the hosts pressed on. Porto's defensive record continues to stand out with 15 clean sheets in the league this season.