GOLAZONEWSGimenez Penalty Sends FC Porto to Allianz Cup Final Four
- FC Porto secured a 1-0 victory against Académico de Viseu in the Allianz Cup quarter-finals.
- Santi Gimenez scored the winning goal from a penalty, described as controversial.
- Young Brazilian winger Gabriel Mec made his starting debut for the club in the match.
FC Porto has progressed to the Allianz Cup final four following a narrow 1-0 triumph over Académico de Viseu in the quarter-final stage. The crucial goal for the Dragons was scored by Santi Gimenez, who successfully converted a penalty. This particular spot-kick, awarded for a handball by an Académico de Viseu defender, was noted as controversial. Despite the nature of the goal, FC Porto's coach expressed significant satisfaction with the team's victory.
The match also featured the starting debut of young Brazilian winger Gabriel Mec for FC Porto. Mec conveyed his excitement after the game, stating that he had "always dreamed of this." Meanwhile, goalscorer Santi Gimenez shared his positive outlook, remarking that he feels "better than ever" and is confident it "will be a great season."