UCL: Porto thrash Napoli to claim a resounding victory

04.11.26 FT Champions League

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FC Porto recorded a resounding 4-1 victory over Napoli on Wednesday night in the fourth round of the Champions League. After an evenly contested first half, Francesco Farioli’s side stepped up the pace after the break to take control. Napoli finished the match with 10 men after Rafa Marín was sent off.

Bednarek puts Porto ahead, McTominay responds

In front of their home fans at the Estádio do Dragão, Porto took the lead early. Jan Bednarek opened the scoring in the 11th minute to put the Portuguese side in front. Napoli, however, managed to get back into the game before the break. Scott McTominay equalised for the visitors in the 43rd minute, sending the teams into the dressing rooms level at 1-1.

After the break, Porto gradually took control of the game. The substitutions made by Francesco Farioli in particular injected fresh energy into his team. Samu Aghehowa came on in the 55th minute and played a part in the remainder of the match. But it was Gabri Veiga who first restored the hosts’ lead in the 71st minute.

Nine minutes later, Jakub Kiwior scored Porto’s third goal, leaving Napoli in a very difficult position.

Aghehowa seals the win as Napoli finish with 10 men

Napoli’s evening took another turn for the worse in the 88th minute when Rafa Marín was sent off. With a numerical advantage, Porto won a penalty in the closing minutes. Samu Aghehowa converted it in the 90th minute, sealing his side’s 4-1 victory.

This victory made a statement for FC Porto on the fourth matchday of the Champions League, while Napoli will have to regroup quickly after this heavy defeat.

Aliou Toundé |

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