Porto dominated the early stages, but Casa Pia AC struck first with their opening attack, as Basque full-back Gaizka Larrazabal ghosted in unmarked at the far post to convert a cross from the left in the 12th minute.

Just before half-time, the hosts doubled their lead when 'Dragoes' defender Thiago Silva misjudged an interception and ultimately turned the ball into his own net.

Porto immediately reduced the deficit at the start of the second half, with a 46th-minute goal from a powerful shot inside the box by Dominican international Pablo Rosario.

The visitors relentlessly pressed for an equaliser and a potential comeback, but they could not find a way past Costa Rican goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira, who secured all three points for his side.

Porto finished the match with ten men following the sending off of William Gomes, who will now miss next weekend's 'Classico' against Sporting Lisbon for manager Francesco Farioli.

Despite the result, the northern Portuguese side still lead the Portuguese league table with 55 points, though their advantage over second-placed Sporting CP has shrunk to four points.

João Goulart

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