Penafiel secured a 3-0 victory over Porto B at the Estádio Luís Filipe Meneses on Sunday afternoon, moving them closer to the upper reaches of the Liga Portugal 2 table. The fourth matchday result saw the visitors capitalise on Porto B's inability to convert their dominance into goals. By then the scoreline was a fair reflection of how the match unfolded, though the statistics told a different story.
Max Svensson opened the scoring in the fifth minute, giving Penafiel the early advantage that allowed them to control the tempo. João Pinto doubled the lead just before half-time with a well-taken effort in the 35th minute. Gonçalo Negrao made it 3-0 shortly after the restart, and Porto B had nothing to lose as they pushed for a consolation.
Porto B enjoyed 58 per cent possession but registered only five shots on target compared to Penafiel's six. They attempted 78 attacks against 59, yet their 42 per cent shot accuracy proved insufficient. To be fair, Penafiel's 60 per cent accuracy meant they took their chances when they came.
Discipline became an issue in the second half with five yellow cards shown after the interval. Davo, Pedro Sá, Jaime Sánchez, Martim Cunha and Eirik Granaas all received cautions, while Dinis Rodrigues had gone off earlier. The match grew tighter as Porto B threw bodies forward, but Penafiel's defensive shape held firm.
The result leaves Penafiel fourth with seven points from four games, while Porto B remain fifteenth on three points. They will need to lift their performance levels quickly if they are to avoid a difficult season. Penafiel's away form continues to impress, and this win extends their unbeaten run.