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FC Porto vs Maritimo Funchal Report

Tom Kundert, December 18 2011,
FC Porto were made to work hard before overcoming Marítimo in an entertaining game at the Estádio do Dragão on Saturday night.
Porto began strongly and never let up. It was a dominant performance from the Portuguese champions, but once again a lack of a cutting edge when it came to putting the ball in the net was noticeable.

Wayward finishing and some excellent goalkeeping from Marítimo number one Peçanha - especially an astonishing save from a Kléber header late in the second half - seemed likely to prove costly.

Even though the visitors were reduced to ten men before half time as Roberge picked up two quick yellow cards, as the game entered the final ten minutes it appeared Marítimo would hold out for a point.

However, two quick goals from Christian Rodríguez and Briguel (in his own net) gave Porto a deserved win and restored them to the top of the table, level on points with Benfica.

FC Porto vs Maritimo Funchal

Date: Saturday, 17 Dec 2011
Time: 15:30 ( US/Eastern )
Competition: Portugal Primeira Liga
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Estádio Do Dragão (Porto)

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