Match report

FC Porto B Edges SC Covilha 2–1 in Segunda Liga Clash

SC Covilha
SC Covilha
1–2
FT
FC Porto B
FC Porto B
Jan 29, 2023

FC Porto B demonstrated their strength and determination by securing a crucial 2–1 win over SC Covilha in a hard-fought encounter at the Segunda Liga. Despite a late push from Covilha, goals from A. Marcus (31') and João Mendes (45+2') were enough to ensure FC Porto B maintained their lead at the top of the table.

Key Facts

  • • FC Porto B won 2-1, securing a vital three points.
  • • A. Marcus scored in the 31st minute for FC Porto B.
  • • João Mendes extended the lead with a goal in injury time (45+2').
  • • Kukula reduced the deficit for SC Covilha at 62'.
  • • SC Covilha's Lucas Rafael and Zé Tiago received yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

SC Covilha

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 24 Bruno Bolas (G)
  • 2 Diogo Rodrigues (D)
  • 71 Lucão (D)
  • 14 Jaime (D)
  • 33 Ângelo (D)
  • 74 K. Shinga (D)
  • 5 Yang Sena (M)
  • 8 Gilberto Silva (M)
  • 26 L. Vega (M)
  • 7 Kukula (F)
  • 45 S. Fatai (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Zé Tiago
  • 23 Nuno Rodrigues
  • 19 W. Aponza
  • 22 Gildo Vilanculos
  • 70 Traquina
  • 1 Igor Araújo
  • 4 M. Adams
  • 11 Jorginho
  • 16 Diogo Cornélio

FC Porto B

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 R. Runje (G)
  • 72 Rodrigo Pinheiro (D)
  • 43 João Marcelo (D)
  • 97 Zé Pedro (D)
  • 55 João Mendes (D)
  • 62 Rodrigo Fernandes
  • 57 Sidnei Tavares (M)
  • 81 Silvestre Varela (F)
  • 67 Vasco Sousa (M)
  • 98 A. Marcus (F)
  • 50 Wendel (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 Rui Monteiro
  • 79 Umaro Candé
  • 84 Levi Faustino
  • 63 David Vinhas
  • 44 Romain Correia
  • 47 G. Abuashvili
  • 61 Ivan Cardoso
  • 78 Jorge Meireles
  • 89 Luís Mota

Timeline

  1. FC Porto B
    31' FC Porto B Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Marcus
  2. FC Porto B
    45'+2 FC Porto B Goal · Normal Goal
    João Mendes
  3. SC Covilha
    45'+3 SC Covilha Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Rafael
  4. SC Covilha
    46' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yang Sena · On: Zé Tiago
  5. SC Covilha
    46' SC Covilha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jaime · On: Nuno Rodrigues
  6. FC Porto B
    61' FC Porto B Card · Yellow Card
    Silvestre Varela
  7. SC Covilha
    62' SC Covilha Goal · Normal Goal
    Kukula
  8. FC Porto B
    67' FC Porto B subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Sousa · On: R. Monteiro
  9. FC Porto B
    68' FC Porto B subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Marcus · On: Umaro Candé
  10. SC Covilha
    76' SC Covilha Card · Yellow Card
    Zé Tiago
  11. FC Porto B
    78' FC Porto B subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Silvestre Varela · On: Levi Faustino
  12. FC Porto B
    83' FC Porto B Card · Yellow Card
    Roko Runje
  13. FC Porto B
    87' FC Porto B subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Tavares · On: David Vinhas
  14. SC Covilha
    90'+1 SC Covilha subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Shinga · On: Gildo Vilanculos
  15. SC Covilha
    90'+1 SC Covilha subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Diogo Rodrigues · On: Traquina
  16. FC Porto B
    90'+5 FC Porto B Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Fernandes

Match Stats

Stat SC Covilha FC Porto B
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 9
Corners 11 2
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Marcus' goal in the 31st minute gave FC Porto B a crucial early lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ João Mendes' injury-time goal (45+2') provided insurance against SC Covilha's late comeback attempt.