In the last 20 years, only between the period 2014-2018 had the Port longest time without winning the title League in Portugal. We had to go back to the 2021-22 season. Francesco Farioli He arrived with the aim of returning the club to the top… and he has not failed in his mission, beating the Alverca (1-0).
The unexpected tie Benfica in view of Famalicao made him Port I just had to score against him Alverca to lift the title. I did it with Gabri Veiga starting in the eleven, Borja Sainz waiting for his opportunity on the bench and Samu Aghehowa present in the stands of a Do Dragao packed to the brim.
They didn’t want to mess around and went for the win from the moment the ball was put into play. Even to Kiwior They even had a goal disallowed for handball in his attempt to pick up a rebound from a shot from Froholdt to the crossbar. But, when the match was heading towards half-time, Gabri Veiga took a corner to the penalty spot that Bednarek headed imperially to put the team ahead Port.
Despite having taken advantage, Francesco Farioli introduced a double substitution to start the second half, introducing Alan Varela and Martim Fernandes. Also entered after match time a Borja Sainz who had the second with a header at the far post.
He threatened the Alverca with climbing on the beards during the last stretch. Alberto CostaHe even saved the tie on the line in injury time. But, finally, the Port managed to maintain the advantage and madness broke out in Do Dragao at the moment the final whistle was signaled.
They have not been easy years. But, after the failed experiments by Vitor Bruno and Martín Anselmi In the first season of the mandate of André Villas-Boas in front of the club, Francesco Farioli has brought joy back to a Port who has led the First League from start to finish to win their 31st League title.