FC Porto vs Vitoria Setubal Match Preview
Portuguese sports journalists are quickly running out of adjectives to eulogize this Porto side. The runaway leaders have an incredible record of 20 victories, 3 draws and zero defeats in their 23 games in all competitions this season.
Another thoroughly clinical display in midweek away to Rapid Vienna in the Europa League in blizzard conditions further reinforces the idea that Andre Villas-Boas’ team can surpass any hurdle put in front of them. Colombian striker Falcao is in blistering form, having netted eleven goals in his last eight matches.
Vitoria have had an up-and-down season thus far, with goalscoring proving their biggest problem. Just eight goals scored in twelve games in league play tells its own story, and is another reason why this clash is viewed as a home banker.
FC Porto vs Vitoria Setubal Match Report
A drab game at the Estadio do Dragao ended in controversy. Hulk gave Porto the lead on the stroke of half time as he converted a penalty after Collin was adjudged to have fouled Falcao in the box.
Porto were far from their best, but merited their lead after Falcao, Moutinho and Belluschi had all gone close.
The action did not improve in the second half, but with the final whistle approaching Fucile brought down Henrique in the box to gift Vitoria the chance to grab an unlikely point. Jailson dispatched the penalty into the net, but the referee ruled that it should be retaken as he had not blown his whistle. From his second attempt the Brazilian striker skied his spot kick high over the bar and Porto collected all three points.