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FC Porto manager Francesco Farioli equals club record after win over Benfica
FC Porto manager Francesco Farioli has equaled a club record by securing a perfect start to the season for the second consecutive year. Following a 3-1 victory over rivals SL Benfica in 'O Clássico' at the Estádio do Dragão, Porto has maintained a maximum of 21 points from seven matches.
The match was marked by a significant turning point when Benfica's Clément Lenglet received a second yellow card in the 30th minute, leaving his team with ten men. Gabriel Veiga opened the scoring for Porto before the dismissal. Although Alexander Bah equalized for Benfica shortly after halftime, Porto responded quickly through Victor Froholdt to take a 2-1 lead.
In-Beom Hwang secured the victory with a decisive goal, marking his first for the club. This achievement mirrors Farioli's previous season, where a similar seven-game winning streak led to a league title.
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Estádio do Dragão · FC Porto · Francesco Farioli · In-Beom Hwang · SL Benfica