Porto completed a routine victory at the Estádio do Fontelo, beating Academico Viseu 3-0 in the fourth round of the Primeira Liga. The Portuguese champions extended their perfect start to the campaign while the home side's struggles continued.
André Silva opened the scoring after just five minutes, putting Porto ahead before the visitors had truly settled. It was the kind of early strike that changes the complexion of any match, and Academico had to chase the game from the outset.
And here's the thing about Gabri Veiga's goal in the twentieth minute — it wasn't just another addition to the tally. By then Porto were already comfortable, but that second strike showed why they sit top of the table with twelve points from four games.
William Gomes added a third before half-time, making it 3-0 and ending Academico's hopes of anything more than a consolation. The visitors had ended a barren spell against the Portuguese side, running the home team out of time and space.
The statistics tell a story Porto are familiar with: 0.43 possession but 0.8 shot accuracy compared to their opponents' 0.11. They created two big chances to one and converted three from four shots on target, while Academico managed only one attempt on goal from their 0.8 expected goals.
The result leaves Porto eight points clear at the summit with four wins from four, while Academico remain twelfth with just two points from their opening four matches. They drew twice and lost twice already, and this defeat extends their winless run.
