FULL TIME!
Galeno and Joao Mário score in Porto's win over Estrela Amadora in the Portuguese League
88'
Evanilson comes off for Toni Martinez (FC Porto).
83'
Long passes, short passes and one-twos. FC Porto showed great teamwork, keeping possession and distributing the game well. It's very difficult for the opposing team to attempt an interception.
80'
A bad foul by Kikas (Estrela da Amadora). Tiago Martins blew the whistle.
77'
Jean Felipe (Estrela da Amadora) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but it's cleared by one of the defenders.
70'
Sergio Conceicao will make a change. Francisco Conceicao comes in for Goncalo Borges (FC Porto).
64'
Evanilson (FC Porto) failed to cheer up his team-mates when he tried to surprise the goalkeeper with a long-range shot that went just over the bar. The ball is now out of play and it's a goal-kick for Estrela.
61'
The defender clears the danger and Estrela's corner kick yields no results.
57' - GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAL!
PORTO! Goal! Joao Mario (FC Porto) is flicked on by Galeno at the top of the box and sends a left-footed shot across goal into the top left corner. 2:0.
55'
WHAT A CHANCE! Galeno (FC Porto) comes very close to scoring! He receives a cross inside the box and shoots low into the left corner, but Bruno Brígido de Oliveira makes an excellent save! The referee blows his whistle and FC Porto have a corner in their favor.
51'
Francisco Conceicao (FC Porto) sends in a promising cross from the free-kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to clear it.
49'
Joao Mario (FC Porto) fails in his attempt to clear the ball into the box. The defender pushes the ball away. The ball has gone out of play and FC Porto will have the chance to score from the corner.
RESTARTS!
Tiago Martins on the whistle and the second half begins.
HALFTIME!
The end of the first half saw Porto win 1-0 against Estrela Amadora.
45'
André Luiz (Estrela da Amadora) receives a pass from Ronaldo Tavares and fires an effort from very close range that is just wide. The ball is well wide of the left post. The ball crosses the line and FC Porto have a goal kick.
40'
The referee was in the right place at the right time and whistled for a foul on Nilton Varela (Estrela da Amadora), who was holding his opponent. FC Porto will take the free-kick.
38'
The corner is taken, but nothing comes of it for Estrela. The ball is pushed away by the defender.
36' - GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
PORTO! Goal! Galeno (FC Porto) shows his shooting ability and the ball travels into the back of the net!
33'
Estrela was unable to take advantage of the corner kick as the defense cleared the ball away.
29'
André Luiz (Estrela da Amadora) races through the defenders and gets in a good position to shoot, but his shot is blocked. Estrela force the corner. The opposition will face another threatening attack.
26'
Galeno (FC Porto) sees an effort go off target from the centre of the box, but he doesn't get a good touch on the ball and it ends up just wide of the right post. The ball is now out of play and it's a goal-kick for Estrela.
20'
Nico (FC Porto) missed a great opportunity! He found space near the penalty spot, but his header towards goal lacked sufficient power and precision. The ball went wide of the right post! The ball crosses the line and Estrela has a shot on goal.
18'
Galeno (FC Porto) sees his header hit the target from close range after receiving a good cross. However, his shot lacks power and direction and bounces just wide of the left post. The ball is now out of play and it's a goal-kick for Estrela.
12'
FC Porto's corner kick is thwarted by the well-prepared Bruno Brígido de Oliveira (Estrela da Amadora).
10'
Tiago Martins blows the whistle. Pedro Mendes (Estrela da Amadora) concedes a free-kick following a dangerous move. FC Porto can take the free-kick.
9'
FC Porto control the tempo of the game by exchanging some precise short passes.
5'
Bruno Brígido de Oliveira pulls off a fantastic save! Evanilson (FC Porto) tries a header from a precise cross sent into the box. He aims for the left side of the goal, but the goalkeeper keeps the ball out.
2'
The referee and his assistant point to the corner flag. FC Porto will have a chance to threaten the opponent's goal.
START THE GAME!
Ball rolling for Porto vs Estrela Amadora in the Portuguese League
Evanilson
Porto striker Evanilson has shown his quality time and again, both in the Portuguese league and in the Champions League. This Sunday (28), he scored twice in his team's victory over Farense, in the 19th round of the Portuguese championship.
That's seven goals in his last four games, as well as two assists. This season, Evanilson has scored 18 goals in 24 games.
The numbers put Evanilson on the possible list of memories for coach Dorival Júnior, now with the Brazilian national team. He knows that his good performances could earn him a call-up, which he deserves.
"I'm very happy with this good run of form, it's the result of a lot of hard work, not just by individuals but also by the team. We've been working very well in recent games and my teammates are helping me to score these goals. As for the national team, I just have to keep working hard and do my bit. Maybe it will come along," he said.
Warm up
🙌⚽️ @DiogoMCosta99 #FCPCFEA pic.twitter.com/EWdbXBWScS — FC Porto (@FCPorto) February 17, 2024
𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 💪 Vai começar o nosso aquecimento🙌#FCPCFEA pic.twitter.com/3i0Xn4pvtP
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) February 17, 2024
Estrela Amadora Line-up:
11 inicial do Estrela Amadora: Bruno Brígido, Pedro Mendes, Gaspar, Rúben Lima, Hevertton, Leonardo, Aloísio Souza, Nilton, Leo Jabá, Ronaldo e André
Suplentes: António Filipe, Jean Felipe, Pedro Sá, Shinga, Bucca, Kikas, Nanu, Lucão, Tashan #FCPCFEA — FC Porto (@FCPorto) February 17, 2024
Porto Lineup
Suplentes: Cláudio Ramos, Zé Pedro, Jorge Sánchez, Grujic, André Franco, Iván Jaime, Gonçalo Borges, Taremi e Toni Martínez#FCPCFEA — FC Porto (@FCPorto) February 17, 2024
Porto come from 2 defeats
The team comes into this match on the back of two consecutive defeats. In their last match, they were stunned by the abusive Arouca, losing 3-2 on the road. This was the club's first defeat in their last 6 games, and the first time they have conceded more than 1 goal on the road during this stretch. A return home sounds like a must if they are to get back to winning ways. After all, Porto have won 5 of their last 6 games in this condition.
Porto in 3rd!
Porto will start their match in the 22nd round of the Portuguese Championship in last place among the country's top teams. In other words, they're in third place and already seven points off the top. It's still possible to stay in contention for the league title, but Porto will need to up their game again.
-3.5
Porto haven't conceded a goal in their last four home games. Estrela haven't scored in three of their last four matches. But the home side will be under more pressure, while Estrela will be more confident. Porto should have control of the match, but Estrela will put up a fight. It will therefore be a tight game, with few goals.
Porto are favorites to win
Porto are used to winning. They therefore need to respond immediately to their two-game winless streak. Estrela will be more confident after returning to winning ways, but they still need to prove themselves, confirming that their performances were not out of the ordinary. At home, Porto usually impose themselves naturally. It could be a tougher game, but Porto have enough to be the favorites in this encounter.
Dragão stadium
Porto and Estrela da Amadora face off this Saturday (17th) at 17:30 Brasília time at the Dragão stadium in Porto, Portugal. The hosts are coming off the back of two consecutive defeats and have fallen out of contention for the title. Estrela, meanwhile, returned to winning ways on the last matchday, taking a breather from the bottom of the table.
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Porto - Estrela Amadora
Liga Portugal
Date: February 17, 2024;
Time: 17:30 (Brasília time);
Venue: Estádio Do Dragão, in Porto.
Where to watch: Star+
When is the Porto vs Estrela Amadora match?
The match between Porto and Estrela Amadora kicks off at 17:30 (Brasília time) at the Estádio Do Dragão in Porto. The match can be viewed at Star+ (Streaming). You can watch it all here on VAVEL Brasil.
Evanilson
Responsible for nine of the team's goals in the competition, striker Evanilson is Porto's top scorer. He's been taking responsibility and has already helped the team win some very important points.
It should also be remembered that 2 of his goals have come from the penalty spot.
History
The record between the two sides shows a clear advantage for the blue and whites, with 24 wins compared to ten for Estrela da Amadora. This advantage is even greater at the Dragão stadium, with nine wins in the last ten meetings between the two sides, in which the tricolores managed to win on one occasion - in 2006/07, by 0-1. In the first round, FC Porto won 0-1 at Reboleira.
Liga Portugal standings
Porto are on 45 points and currently occupy 3rd place, which puts them in the Europa League qualifying zone, with a record of 14 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats.
For this 22nd matchday, the team has a five-point lead over Sporting Braga, who are currently in fourth place.
Estrela Amadora come into this game on 21 points and in 12th place in the Portuguese league, having won 5 games in total and lost 10, as well as a total of 6 draws.
With the same points as Estoril, who are in 13th place, they start the 22nd round.
Last match between Porto and Estrela Amadora
The last time these teams met, Estrela Amadora were in 13th place in the Portuguese league and Porto were in 3rd place. Estrela Amadora fielded a 3-4-3 formation, while Porto were in a 3-5-2.
The last time these teams met was in a Liga Portugal match on 15-09-2023, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and it ended 0-1 to Porto.
The score was very tight in the last match between these two teams!
In the last five matches, Estrela Amadora haven't been as consistent as Porto.
Estrela Amadora
On the other side, the away team come into this match on the back of a win in their previous match. In a match in the Portuguese League, Estrela Amadora, who played with a 3-4-3 tactical system, faced Portimonense and the score ended 3-0.
Before the whistle, the home win had odds of 1.95, which explains why it was considered a match of equal strength.
Porto
Porto are coming off the back of a defeat. In their last match, they faced Arouca in a match valid for the Portuguese League, and the game ended 3-2. S. Marceneiro Conceição's eleven took to the field in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Nobody was expecting a defeat in this match. The team had all the favoritism in their favor, but couldn't avoid being beaten, a result that had odds of 8.00.
The defense showed numerous flaws during the match. João Mário was on a bad day, never on time with the ball, definitely one of the worst on the pitch.
TIME AND PLACE!
This Saturday FC Porto host Estrela da Amadora at 20:30 in the Estádio do Dragão in matchday 22 of the Betclic Portuguese League. The Dragons are looking to return to winning ways in the league after two consecutive games without a win; the Tricolores are getting stronger.
FC Porto fell to a 2-3 defeat at Arouca last Monday, leaving the dragons even further from the top of the standings. With this defeat, the Dragons failed to take advantage of Benfica's draw and fell seven points behind their two Lisbon rivals. After four consecutive wins, the Blue and Whites drew 0-0 at the Dragão with Rio Ave, saw their match in the Azores postponed due to the poor state of the pitch at the Estadio de S. Miguel, and lost at a stadium where they had never lost before, in Arouca. They've lost 18 points in 21 games, more than in the whole of last season, and you have to go back to 2013-14 to find a worse record.
Estrela da Amadora, on the other hand, beat Portimonense 3-0 in the last round, taking the opportunity to add their first win in 2024 and get out of the relegation zone. With this victory, Sérgio Vieira's team climbed to 12th place, with 21 points, one point more than the play-off place, and five more than the first team below the waterline. The Dragons currently have 23 points from seven wins, two draws and one defeat, and a goal difference of 17 goals scored and five conceded, while the Tricolores have only managed to pick up eight points from ten away games, with one win, five draws and four defeats and a goal difference of eight goals scored and 14 conceded.
Welcome to the Porto - Estrela Amadora commentary
Hello, soccer lovers! It's now time for a decisive Liga Portugal match between two teams: Porto on one side. On the other is Estrela Amadora. Follow everything about the duel between the teams here, in real time on VAVEL Brasil.