FC Porto Loses First Match as Sporting Closes Gap in Standings
In a significant turn of events, FC Porto faced its first defeat of the season on Monday. The team lost to Casa Pia with a score of 2-1 during the 20th round of the Primeira Liga.
Match Highlights
The game took place in Rio Maior, where Casa Pia achieved its first home victory of the current league season. They went into halftime leading 2-0, thanks to goals from Larrazabal in the 12th minute and an own goal by Thiago Silva just before halftime.
FC Porto, which had been on an impressive run with 11 consecutive league wins, managed to pull one back early in the second half. Pablo Rosario scored in the 46th minute but it was not enough to change the outcome.
Current Standings and Implications
Despite the defeat, FC Porto remains at the top of the league table with 55 points. However, their lead has narrowed to just four points over Sporting, who are now in second place. The two teams will face each other in the next round.
- FC Porto: 55 points
- Sporting: 51 points
- Casa Pia: 18 points (15th place)
- Santa Clara: 17 points (16th place, in the relegation playoff zone)
The match marks a critical moment in the season, impacting both FC Porto’s dominance and Casa Pia’s momentum as they move away from the relegation zone.
