AVS Futebol SAD 3-1 FC Porto | Portuguese Primera Liga
9 May 2026, 01:00 local time

Stunning Upset as AVS Futebol SAD Dismantle FC Porto

AVS Futebol SAD produced one of the biggest shocks of the Portuguese Primera Liga season, defeating title-chasing FC Porto 3-1 at home. The result sent shockwaves through the league, as Porto arrived with ambitions of closing the gap on the leaders but left with a chastening defeat. AVS, fighting to secure mid-table safety, delivered a performance full of energy, tactical discipline, and clinical finishing.

First Half Fireworks

AVS started brightly and took the lead inside the first 15 minutes. A swift counter-attack caught Porto’s high defensive line off guard, and forward João Pedro slotted home after a precise through ball. Porto responded by controlling possession but struggled to break down a compact AVS defense. Just before half-time, AVS struck again: a corner delivery found Rúben Gonçalves unmarked at the far post, and his powerful header doubled the lead. The home crowd erupted, sensing a monumental result.

Porto’s Response Falls Short

Porto came out with renewed intensity after the break, and they pulled one back in the 55th minute. A superb individual effort by Pepê saw him cut inside from the right and unleash a curling shot that nestled into the top corner. The visitors pressed for an equalizer, but AVS remained resolute. Goalkeeper Francisco Silva made several crucial saves, including a close-range stop from Mehdi Taremi.

Sealing the Victory

With Porto committing numbers forward, AVS exploited the spaces on the counter. In the 78th minute, substitute Luís Miguel raced onto a long ball and calmly finished past the Porto goalkeeper to restore the two-goal cushion. Porto’s frustration boiled over as they saw a late penalty appeal waved away, and AVS held on for a famous victory.

Impact on the Standings

The result keeps AVS comfortably clear of the relegation zone, while Porto’s title hopes suffer a major blow. The Dragons now trail Benfica by five points with only a handful of games remaining. For AVS, this win will be remembered as one of the finest in their recent history.