FC Porto came from behind to beat Moreirense FC 2-1 in the Primeira Liga, completing the turnaround after the interval and then holding on when a late Moreirense finish was ruled out.

Match Summary

Moreirense struck first. Dinis Pinto had the visitors in front after 20 minutes, and Porto had to find a reply before half-time. That reply arrived through Jan Bednarek, who leveled in the 37th minute with William Gomes supplying the assist. Andre Ferreira was booked for Moreirense just before the break, and the sides went in level.

Porto went in front in the second half. William Gomes scored in the 58th minute, this time as the finisher, after Eduardo Gabriel Aquino Cossa provided the assist. Francisco Moura was cautioned for the hosts, and Dinis Pinto picked up a yellow of his own. Late on, Guilherme Liberato had a goal ruled out in the 88th minute. He was sent off in the 90th minute as Porto closed out the 2-1 win.

Key Moments

The first-half reply mattered because Porto had been behind since the 20th minute. Level at the break, they did not have to open the second half chasing the game.

Taking the lead in the 58th minute flipped the burden. Moreirense then had to chase, and they never found a shot volume to match, finishing with only two attempts on target.

The decisive late swing was the finish that did not count. Guilherme Liberato's effort in the 88th minute was ruled out, so the score stayed 2-1, and his red card in the 90th minute ended any late pressure.

Match Statistics

Porto controlled 70 percent of possession and outshot Moreirense 22 to 7, with nine efforts on target to two. Corners were 9-1 in Porto's favor. The home side collected one yellow card. Moreirense received two yellows and a red.

What the Result Means

FC Porto are first in the Primeira Liga with 12 points from four matches and a goal difference of nine, with four wins in their last four. Moreirense sit 11th on four points from three matches and a goal difference of minus three, with one win, one draw and one loss in their last three. Eight points separate the two clubs.

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