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FC Porto wins 2-0 against Alverca to start Liga Portugal season
FC Porto opened their Liga Portugal campaign with a 2-0 victory over Alverca at the Estádio do Dragão. The match was decided by two penalties, converted by André Silva in the 9th minute and Gabri Veiga in the 44th minute.
Defenders Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwior played the full match, contributing to a clean sheet and receiving positive reviews from Portuguese media. Bednarek was specifically praised for his leadership and composure. Meanwhile, Oskar Pietuszewski remained sidelined due to a muscle injury.
In other league action, Sporting CP played to a 2-2 draw against Estrela da Amadora after squandering a two-goal lead. Benfica also faced difficulties in their opener, drawing 2-2 against newly promoted Académico Viseu in a match played behind closed doors due to stadium sanctions.
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Académico de Viseu · Alverca · Benfica · Estrela Amadora · Estrela da Amadora · Estádio José Gomes · FC Porto · Fotis Ioannidis · Francesco Farioli · Jakub Kiwior · Jan Bednarek · Liga Portugal