FC Porto extended their lead atop the Portuguese Liga standings Saturday with a decisive 3-1 victory over CF Estrela, marking their 13th win of the season . Samu‘s two goals adn a strike from Francisco Moura secured the result, pushing Porto five points clear of Sporting and eight ahead of Benfica in the title race. The match also highlighted the contrasting disciplinary fortunes of Porto defenders, with Jan Bednarek facing a suspension while teammate Jakub Kiwior continues a remarkable streak of avoiding yellow cards.
FC Porto strengthened their position atop the Portuguese Liga table with a 3-1 victory over CF Estrela on Saturday, fueled by a brace from Samu and a goal from Francisco Moura. The win extends Porto’s lead to five points over Sporting and eight over Benfica as the season progresses.
Kiwior Continues Impressive Run of Form
Jan Bednarek received a yellow card in the 53rd minute for a foul, earning his fifth of the season and a suspension for the next league match against Alverca. Meanwhile, teammate Jakub Kiwior continued his remarkable disciplinary record, completing another match without a booking. The Polish international has now played 21 games this season – 15 for FC Porto and 6 for the Polish national team – without receiving a yellow card.
Estrela briefly leveled the score in the 60th minute when Abraham Marcus headed home a cross from Cabrala Varela, making it 1-1 after Samu had given Porto the lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute. However, Porto quickly regained the advantage just three minutes later as Francisco Moura found the back of the net in a scramble in front of the goal.
Porto sealed the victory in the 73rd minute with another goal born from sustained pressure. A series of short passes culminated in a move that saw Jakub Kiwior feed Jan Bednarek, who then played a brilliant ball to William Gomes on the right wing. Gomes quickly passed to Mory, and Costa’s shot was tapped in by Samu for a 3-1 lead.
Zobacz także: Ujawnili ws. Nawrockiego. “Oficjalnie i nieoficjalnie”
The result sees FC Porto maintain their strong form and solidify their position as league leaders.
FC Porto – CF Estrela 3:1 (1:0)
- Bramki: Samu dwie (17. rzut karny, 73.), Moura (63.) – Marcus (60).
