Porto

Sérgio Conceição made three changes at the break in an attempt to turn the tide, Mehdi Taremi missing a golden chance to close the gap from the penalty spot.

They brought it back to Vila do Conde where they produced the second big upset in the Primeira Liga this weekend. Tiago Martins booked Sérgio Conceição on the way to view replays on the touchline monitor before awarding a penalty, Mehdi Taremi slamming it off the woodwork and away from danger. Rio Ave were not done and made it 3-0 on the stroke of half-time. The pitch appeared heavy and waterlogged in areas, perhaps a deliberate plot to slow down the Dragons’ attack. Aziz nutmegged Marcano and raced clear, drilling the ball across the face of goal where Pedro Amaral was left completely unmarked to convert from close range. The promoted club took a 3-0 lead into the break after Aziz scored twice, either side of creating a goal for Pedro Amaral.