Froholdt and Gabri Veiga directly involved in a third of FC Porto's goals | OneFootball

FC Porto beat CD Tondela 2-0 at the Estádio do Dragão and took a very important step towards a 31st national title. The Dragons sealed the win with goals from Gabri Veiga and Froholdt, the two most advanced midfielders in Farioli’s 4-3-3, who have been decisive figures throughout the season, especially in recent weeks.

Gabri came on at half-time and scored three minutes later, while Froholdt only wrapped up the result in the 65th minute. They were decisive in one of the Dragons’ most important matches of the season.

It was clear early in the season that the midfielders would play a central role in the way Farioli interprets the game. A striker taking on pivot duties, wingers sometimes deeper and sometimes higher up, but always providing width, and the midfield men linking play and breaking through between the lines.

In those roles, Gabri and Froholdt have been the most used, and it is not hard to see why. Both bring a huge amount of off-the-ball work to the team and, in addition to their importance in defensive organisation, they have made the difference in front of the opposition goal.

Looking only at the Liga Portugal Betclic, Gabri Veiga and Froholdt have already combined for 22 goal contributions, more than a third of FC Porto’s goals (61). The Spaniard has three goals and seven assists, while the Dane has six goals and as many assists.

This impact from the midfielders has been visible throughout the season, but it has become even more evident in numerical terms in recent matches.

Over the last nine rounds, Porto’s midfield duo has been involved in 13 goals. During that period, FC Porto scored 19 goals, which further highlights the fine form of the two men in Farioli’s engine room.

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