Diogo Costa marks 200th Porto appearance with thrashing of Casa Pia | OneFootball

The night was special for Diogo Costa, who reached 200 appearances for FC Porto’s first team, and also a collective spectacle from the Dragons, who gave Casa Pia no chance.

Four goals, total dominance, and the impression that Francesco Farioli’s team is starting to develop routines to boost the season.

The match started with a wasted warning: William Gomes got past the defender and found himself one-on-one with Patrick Sequeira, but Casa Pia’s goalkeeper denied the goal.

Next, Luuk de Jong tried to flick the ball towards the near post without success. VAR reviewed a possible handball penalty in the box, but nothing was given.

The Dragão heated up and the goal came naturally. Froholdt recovered a Casa Pia loss, advanced into the box, and set up Borja Sainz, who didn’t hesitate and finished simply for 1-0.

FC Porto kept their foot on the gas. William Gomes, already seen in the previous play, left his mark: a sweeping run, beating two defenders and firing a left-footed shot from outside the box, beating Patrick Sequeira. A goal that sent the Dragão into euphoria and showed that the team has individual solutions capable of making a difference at any moment.

Casa Pia seemed suffocated by the high pressing of the blue and whites, unable to build plays and limited to trying to resist.

Varela even hit the post with a long-range shot, but it was Alberto Costa, in the 40th minute, who took advantage of a rebound in the box to extend the lead. 3-0 at halftime, and the difference could have been even greater.

In the second half, João Pereira made changes, but the dynamic remained. FC Porto continued to dominate in the opponent’s half, creating successive chances.

Bednarek and Alberto Costa came close to the fourth goal, but the scoreboard only changed again in the 67th minute, in a bizarre situation: Tchamba tried to play the ball back and handed it to Borja Sainz, who broke away and, with composure, scored his second, sealing the 4-0 final score.

From that moment on, the match lost its competitive intensity and took on a training pace. Casa Pia tried to find space, without real danger, while FC Porto managed possession, keeping enough energy to control the game without any scares.

The final whistle confirmed a resounding victory, in a match that will be remembered for the celebration of Diogo Costa, the inspiration of Borja Sainz, and the class of William Gomes. A complete night for Porto fans, who left the Dragão convinced that the team is growing and gaining confidence.

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