FC Porto will not go far in the Portuguese League Cup. The current second in the championship has just been eliminated in the semi-final by Sporting. It was this Tuesday at the Dr. Magalhães Pessoa stadium. Indeed, the leader of the Portuguese championship has asserted its status. Because he logically imposed himself in a noisy stadium. Indeed, the Dragons failed to secure their ticket for the final despite a good start. Danny Namaso was not in the blue and white tactical system.
Vítor Bruno has chosen to leave the 24-year-old center forward on the sidelines. A decision which did not serve him because he could have helped the Dragons in this intense match. Sporting imposed its game with great phases. Ousmane Diomande and his teammates had clear control of the midfield. Except that on the other hand, FC Porto did not want to lose face. Samu Aghehowa and his team also had the ambition to qualify for the final.
The leader of the Portuguese championship will be realistic. At 56′ of play, Swedish international Viktor Gyökeres took over Cláudio Ramos (1-0). This goal changed the course of the match. FC Porto will deploy in order to at least get the extension. It will be wasted effort because Danny Namaso and his team are heading out the door. Sporting will therefore play in the final of the Portuguese League Cup. The supporters believed in a burst of pride after ending the year in style.
Daniel Mbopda
