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FC Porto’s 2-1 victory over Moreirense was deserved despite a nervy opening, with the hosts outshooting their opponents 23-7 and controlling 70% of possession. Moreirense took an early lead through Dinis Pinto in the 20th minute, but Porto responded with goals from Jan Bednarek (37') and William Gomes (58'), both assisted, to turn the game around. Porto’s dominance in possession (70%) translated into superior shot volume (23 total shots, 9 on target) and quality, with 14 shots inside the box compared to Moreirense’s 5.

Moreirense’s defensive resilience was evident in their 7 saves and 12 fouls, but Porto’s sustained pressure ultimately told. The game-changing moment came from William Gomes, who scored the winner after assisting Bednarek’s equaliser. Moreirense’s discipline also faltered late on, with Guilherme Liberato sent off in the 90th minute.

The key stat explaining the outcome is Porto’s 9 corner kicks to Moreirense’s 1, highlighting their territorial advantage and relentless attacking intent.