Porto opened their Andebol 1 campaign with a comprehensive victory over Avanca, winning 42-20 at home on Friday evening. The result sees Porto move off the bottom of the table after their winless start, while Avanca remain on one point following their earlier draw.
The visitors took control early and never looked back, building a commanding lead that Avanca could never threaten to close. Porto's attack found rhythm almost immediately, while the home side struggled to impose themselves defensively throughout the ninety minutes of play.
Avanca had started the season with a point against Sporting, a result that suggested they could compete at this level. But on this occasion, they never got going, failing to match Porto's intensity from the opening whistle. By then, the gap was already insurmountable.
Porto's recent form had been impressive, with victories over Braga and Morraso Kangas in their last two outings. They carried that momentum into this fixture, looking sharper and more cohesive than in previous meetings. The old head settled them down in moments when Avanca pushed forward.
The final scoreline reflected a one-sided contest, with Porto taking full advantage of their opportunities. Avanca will need to regroup quickly if they are to climb away from the lower reaches of the table.