FC Porto
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5 - 0
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Nacional Funchal
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FC Porto vs Nacional Funchal Live Streams and TV Channels
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| United States | RTP Internacional »live stream, Watch ESPN »live stream |
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| Australia | RTP Internacional |
| Brazil | RTP Internacional |
| Canada | Portuguese Football League, RTP Internacional |
| Portugal | Sport TV4 |
| South Africa | RTP Internacional |
| Venezuela | RTP Internacional |
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FC Porto vs Nacional Funchal Delayed and Repeat Broadcasts
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| Portugal | Mon, Oct 24 7:00am | Sport TV1 |
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FC Porto vs Nacional Funchal Match Preview
FC Porto go into their home match against Nacional in the unusual position (form them) of being under intense pressure.
Porto coach Vítor Pereira has been the subject of heavy criticism
While the loss of coach André Villas-Boas and prolific striker Falcao have hit Porto hard, Vítor Pereira has not helped himself by constantly chopping and changing the team, especially in midfield.
Fernando, João Moutinho and Fredy Guarín were all virtually undroppable last season. But the signing of Defour, together with Pereira’s early attempt to bring in Souza and the intermittently impressive showings from Fernando Belluschi, rather than constituting strength in depth, appear to have complicated matters for the coach. Up front Walter is likely to return to the starting line-up.
The former Santa Clara manager needs to find a settled formula, and fast.
“When we play a game and we are not at our normal level it is natural we will be subject to criticism. But some of the criticism has second intentions, to destabilize the club. It is not legitimate or genuine,” argued Pereira yesterday.
The coach will be desperate for a convincing win over Nacional to enable him to go on the offensive rather than having to defend himself and his players.
While the Madeira side have themselves fallen far short of expectations this season, there are signs Nacional are turning things round. Three wins in their last four games should have raised morale among Ivo Vieira’s men. It is all set for a fascinating battle at the Estádio do Dragão.
Kick off at 6.15pm local time.
FC Porto vs Nacional Funchal Match Report
FC Porto answered their critics with a thumping 5-0 victory over Nacional da Madeira last night.
The Dragons came into the match under pressure after the disappointing 1-1 draw against APOEL of Cyprus in the Champions League on Wednesday.Coach Vítor Pereira rang the changes, dropping Otamendi, João Moutinho, Fredy Guarín and Kleber and the shake-up had the desired effect.
Porto, playing with far more urgency than of late, dominated from start to finish.
Defour opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a deflected shot into the roof of the net, and Walter doubled the lead shortly before the interval, converting Hulk's corner at the far post.
The one-way traffic continued in the second half. Sapunaru and Kléber added further goals, but the best was saved till last.
Hulk picked up the ball in the box and produced a deft lob over the hapless Nacional goalkeeper into the back of the net.
FC Porto vs Nacional Funchal Videos
Highlights
1-0 Defour 24'
2-0 Walter 40'
3-0 Sapunaru 66'
4-0 Kleber 90'
5-0 Hulk 90'+2