Match report

FC Porto Defeats AVS 2–0 in Primeira Liga

FC Porto
FC Porto
2–0
FT
AVS
AVS
Dec 29, 2025

FC Porto demonstrated their supremacy with a convincing 2–0 win against AVS at the Estádio do Dragão. The team's offensive play was led by Samu, who scored both goals in the second half, including a penalty confirmed by VAR.

Key Facts

  • • Samu scored the first goal for FC Porto at 47 minutes with an assist from Pepê Aquino.
  • • FC Porto secured their lead with a penalty goal by Samu at 64 minutes, confirmed via VAR.
  • • AVS had two substitutions before half-time due to yellow cards received.
  • • G. Veiga and Francisco Moura made notable appearances for FC Porto in the second half.

Lineups

FC Porto

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Costa (G)
  • 52 M. Fernandes (D)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 4 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 74 F. Moura (D)
  • 8 V. Froholdt (M)
  • 13 P. Rosario (M)
  • 86 R. Mora (M)
  • 7 William Gomes (F)
  • 9 Samu (F)
  • 11 Pepê (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Claudio Ramos
  • 6 S. Eustaquio
  • 10 G. Veiga
  • 20 A. Costa
  • 21 D. Prpic
  • 22 A. Varela
  • 27 D. Gul
  • 47 A. Alarcon
  • 75 Y. Karamoh

AVS

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 93 Simao (G)
  • 2 D. Spencer (D)
  • 26 Ponck (D)
  • 33 A. Santos (D)
  • 42 C. Devenish (D)
  • 12 D. Rivas (D)
  • 11 T. Akinsola (M)
  • 15 J. Grau (M)
  • 8 Pedro Lima (M)
  • 14 O. Perea (M)
  • 7 Tomane (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 Joao Goncalves
  • 3 Paulo Vitor
  • 24 Kiki
  • 23 G. Mendonca
  • 6 G. Assuncao
  • 17 B. Lourenco
  • 21 G. Neiva
  • 18 Nene
  • 10 R. Barbosa

Timeline

  1. FC Porto
    46' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diogo Costa · On: Claudio Ramos
  2. FC Porto
    47' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Samu · Assist: Pepê Aquino
  3. AVS
    50' AVS Card · Yellow Card
    Jaume Grau

    Foul

  4. FC Porto
    52' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    William Gomes

    Foul

  5. AVS
    57' AVS subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jaume Grau · On: Gustavo Assunção
  6. AVS
    57' AVS subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Perea · On: G. Neiva
  7. FC Porto
    59' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrigo Mora · On: G. Veiga
  8. FC Porto
    59' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: William Gomes · On: A. Alarcon
  9. FC Porto
    62' FC Porto Var · Penalty confirmed
    G. Veiga
  10. FC Porto
    64' FC Porto Goal · Penalty
    Samu
  11. AVS
    71' AVS subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedro Lima · On: G. Mendonca
  12. FC Porto
    75' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Francisco Moura · On: A. Varela
  13. AVS
    82' AVS subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Tomané · On: Nene
  14. AVS
    82' AVS subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Spencer · On: R. Barbosa
  15. FC Porto
    84' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Fernandes · On: A. Costa

Match Stats

Stat FC Porto AVS
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 84% 61%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 557 241
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 2.50 0.29
Shots off Target 11 4
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 468 148
Shots Inside Box 13 1
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came at 47 minutes when Samu's goal gave FC Porto an early lead, significantly boosting their morale.
  • ▸ At 62 minutes, VAR confirmed a penalty for FC Porto, which was then converted by Samu, ensuring the victory for the home team.