Match report
FC Porto Defeats Nacional 3-0 in Primeira Liga
FC Porto
3–0
FT
Nacional
May 17, 2025
FC Porto demonstrated their dominance in the Primeira Liga with a convincing 3-0 victory against Nacional. Francisco Moura and Samu scored for FC Porto, while Rodrigo Mora sealed the win late in the game. Despite a missed penalty from Nacional's J. Tagueu and a controversial red card issued to Ze Vitor of Nacional, FC Porto maintained their composure to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • FC Porto secured a 3-0 victory over Nacional.
- • Francisco Moura scored in the first minute with an assist from M. Fernandes.
- • J. Tagueu of Nacional missed a penalty at the 12th minute.
- • Samu converted a penalty for FC Porto at the 69th minute.
- • Rodrigo Mora scored the final goal from an assist by G. Borges.
Lineups
FC Porto
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 99 Diogo Costa (G)
- 52 Martim Fernandes (D)
- 97 Zé Pedro (D)
- 5 Iván Marcano (D)
- 23 João Mário (M)
- 10 Fábio Vieira (M)
- 22 A. Varela (M)
- 74 Francisco Moura (M)
- 11 Pepê (F)
- 9 Samu Aghehowa (F)
- 86 Rodrigo Mora (F)
Substitutes
- 25 T. Pérez
- 7 William
- 70 Gonçalo Borges
- 20 André Franco
- 19 D. Namaso
- 14 Cláudio Ramos
- 4 Otávio
- 68 André Oliveira
- 27 D. Gül
Nacional
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 Rui Encarnação (G)
- 2 João Aurélio (D)
- 34 Léo Santos (D)
- 88 Matheus Dias (D)
- 38 Zé Vitor (D)
- 5 José Gomes (D)
- 7 Rúben Macedo (M)
- 27 D. Soumaré (M)
- 18 André Sousa (M)
- 98 Paulinho Bóia (M)
- 95 J. Tagueu (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Luís Esteves
- 22 Gustavo Garcia
- 99 Dudu Teodora
- 33 Francisco Gonçalves
- 20 Jota
- 70 A. Appiah
- 17 Daniel Penha
- 15 C. Labidi
- 12 César Augusto
Timeline
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1' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalFrancisco Moura · Assist: M. Fernandes
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9' Nacional Var · Penalty confirmedJoão Aurélio
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12' Nacional Goal · Missed PenaltyJ. Tagueu
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13' Nacional Card · Yellow CardMatheus Dias
Foul
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26' Nacional Card · Yellow CardZe Vitor
Foul
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43' FC Porto Card · Yellow CardFábio Vieira
Foul
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45'+3 Nacional Card · Yellow CardPaulinho Boia
Foul
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46' Nacional subst · Substitution 1Off: André Sousa · On: L. Esteves
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46' Nacional subst · Substitution 2Off: João Aurélio · On: Garcia
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59' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1Off: Pepê Aquino · On: Tomás Pérez
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66' Nacional Card · Yellow CardZe Vitor
Foul
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66' Nacional Card · Red CardZe Vitor
Foul
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69' FC Porto Goal · PenaltySamu
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73' Nacional subst · Substitution 3Off: Rúben Macedo · On: Dudu
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73' Nacional subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Tagueu · On: Francisco Gonçalves
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74' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2Off: Fábio Vieira · On: William Gomes
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74' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3Off: Joao Mario · On: G. Borges
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74' Nacional subst · Substitution 5Off: Matheus Dias · On: Jota
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80' Nacional Card · Yellow CardLeo Santos
Foul
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83' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalRodrigo Mora · Assist: G. Borges
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86' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Varela · On: André Franco
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86' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5Off: Rodrigo Mora · On: D. Namaso
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88' Nacional Card · Yellow CardFrancisco Gonçalves
Foul
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90'+1 Nacional Card · Yellow CardGarcia
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Porto | Nacional |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 491 | 286 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 1.88 | 1.19 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 443 | 234 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ FC Porto's early goal from Francisco Moura set the tone for their performance, giving them a solid start and boosting team morale.
- ▸ The missed penalty by Nacional's J. Tagueu at the 12th minute was a significant turning point as it allowed FC Porto to gain momentum without conceding an equalizer.