Cascais, Portugal — FC Porto face Estoril Praia on March 30, 2025, for the 27th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The match take place for Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, home ground of Estoril Praia, wey get capacity over 5000 spectators since 1939.
As the match begin, both teams show intent to attack. Porto start forcefully, pushing for an early goal with Fábio Vieira making attempts but all shots go wide. Estoril come raise their game, maintaining possession and look for opportunity to counter.
A crucial moment foi when the VAR intervene after discovering a handball from Iván Marcano inside the area. The referee award a penalty and Yanis Begraoui step up to take it. He slot the ball to the left side but Diogo Costa nearly make a save; the ball go past him into the net, giving Estoril the lead.
After the goal, Porto increase their urgency as they scramble to find equalizer. Even as they control more possession, Estoril defensive line hold strong, blocking any serious threat. Kevin Chamorro, Estoril goalkeeper, made a couple of impressive saves, ensuring the lead stay intact.
“We were prepared for this match,” Estoril coach José Faria said post-match. “Defending our home, we know Porto strong. But we dedicated ourselves and focused on blocking their attack, and we succeeded.”
For Porto, the match reveal ongoing struggle. Manager of Porto express disappointment even though his players showed fight to recover. “We need to take our chances, we create openings but couldn’t convert,” he lamented. “This result no fit distract us from our ultimate goal.”
As the match enter the final minutes, Porto continue pushing, but Estoril resilience see them through to secure all three points, putting them eighth in the league with a total of 36 points.
FC Porto remain third with 53 points but see their hope for the title fade as they are now 12 points behind league leaders Sporting. In the latest games, they need victory to stay competitive.
