It smelled like new nightmare at Olival to welcome Mafra, but Ángel Alarcón’s cunning, efficiency and coolness – two goals in 10 minutes – made the difference and guaranteed FC Porto B‘s first triumph in the Second League (2-1)
Tremendous balloon of oxygen for João Brandão who, after 70 minutes of low quality, made changes to the team – he launched Rui Monteiro and disbanded the system of three defenders – and managed to secure the first victory. Important leap in the table for the Dragons who, with this result, surpass the Mafra emblem and occupy 15th place (seven points).
Beautiful comeback
After an unpromising, monotonous and unclear start from both sides – zero chances in the first 20 minutes -, Anha Candé was the first to try to raise the stands – a strong and crossed shot – but was rejected by Fraisl.
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On the visiting side, happiness (and effectiveness). After a slight rise in the match – more initiative and approaches to Diogo Fernandes’ goal – Gui Ferreira (at 25′) took advantage of the team’s good offensive design – beautiful pass from Djé Béni – to finish with quality close to the penalty mark.
From here, Gil Martins and Marcus responded with two shots, but the real answer only came after 70 minutes. When Brandão forgot the idea of using three defenders, he projected Rui Monteiro into the left corridor and ensured Alarcón more comfort to appear in zones. of completion.
Thus came the first goal (at 81′), after a good cross from the right by Dinis Rodrigues, and the second – in stoppage time – occurred after a penalty awarded to Tiago Andrade (he also jumped from the bench). Impeccable finishing from the Spaniard, closing the score. In relation to Mafra, Carlos Vaz Pinto’s team paid dearly for their harmless stance in the second half.
