There are two ways to confront illness: either you surrender in pity and despair, or you take action and, in your weakness, respond with an attitude. FC Porto are still sick, with symptoms that are not new and that account for much of the season, but there is something non-negotiable in the attitude of Sergio Conceicao and his team: clench your fists and face the disease head-on. After three rounds without achieving any victory, Porto players already showed improvement in reaching the cup final, in midweek, and here they are doing it again, with a 1-2 victory in Rio Mayor.
They struggled again and had to rely on Claudio Ramos, as a backup doctor, to keep the heart rhythm regular. Even with cold sweats, the temperature is more uniform and a good boost in the fight for third place. This is in the last match before the club’s decisive decision, in the vote next Saturday. Whether continuity or change, the Dragon needs stability in order for health to be different.
Even when they look healthy
Galeno opened the origin of @Kapta+
Some may have been doubtful, physically diminished, but they went to the game. They looked to be performing much better than anyone expected, especially Francisco Conceição, one of Porto's biggest influencers in the first half. It was precisely on the right wing that the Dragon showed the health of his football, with Pepe providing invaluable assistance there whenever he was able to drop into his usual area. About half an hour of very good quality, with chances and the ball hitting the post and a fair goal.
Others may be clearly improving, but with deficits that appear already chronic, before final discharge. Tarme, who was able to take advantage of the suspended Evanilsson's absence, took a long time to connect with the team, and strangely appeared more distant from his team-mates than the geographical proximity of a team positioned in the opposite midfield would suggest.
Finally, those who do not take the medicine properly and allow the dragon body to continue without any immunity, are at the mercy of the arrows that can be shot at them. Far from the solidity of the other times, the defensive sector was once again impenetrable and, in the context of what seemed to be the most favorable match, revealed itself against a Casa Pia team that did not neglect the possibility of avoiding defeat before the break.
Nuno Moreira tied the match @Kapta+
Not only did he achieve this through Nuno Moreira, but he also dared to change things during this period. FC Porto tried a new antidote, called Claudio Ramos, and it was quickly highlighted in the effectiveness rate by several key tackles that masked the contagious defensive error virus, which Otavio tested positive for.
Even when Nico Gonzalez discovered vitamin tonic, with an excellent kick, so that the team took the lead again, the anxiety in Sergio Conceicao's team did not disappear.
And thanks also to Casa Pia, who is fearless and courageous in his desire to face one of the strongest teams in the tournament, despite his clearly instability. Gonzalo Santos quickly shook off the relegation virus and is now able to appreciate players with attitudes that also appreciate the spectacle.
In points estimation, which is still football's best remedy for crises, the Dragons came out on top.
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