UEL: Porto's Away Day Woes Continue in 2-2 Draw with Anderlecht
Anderlecht Come from Behind Twice to Deny Porto Victory
Moura's redemption came in a timely manner, making up for conceding a...
Anderlecht and Porto played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, with the Belgian side coming from behind twice to secure a share of the points and maintain their unbeaten run in the Europa League.
The match got off to a blistering start, with Anderlecht issuing an early warning sign within the opening 15 seconds. Tristan Degreef played a precise through-ball to Kasper Dolberg, who showcased his clinical finishing skills with a neat dink over Diogo Costa.
Moura's redemption came in a timely manner, making up for conceding a penalty four days earlier in a 2-1 defeat against Moreirense in the Taca de Portugal. This moment of redemption helped shift the momentum in favor of the Portuguese side, who were starting to find their rhythm after a promising start by the hosts.
Leander Dendoncker attempted to take matters into his own hands just before halftime, but his effort was parried to safety by Costa. The Aston Villa loanee's shot was a notable attempt, but ultimately, it was not enough to change the course of the game.
The momentum swung back in Anderlecht's favor after the break, and they came close to equalizing when Mats Rits' header hit the post. However, they did not have to wait long to level the score, as Rits intercepted Pepê and set up Degreef for a clinical finish past Costa.
The equalizing goal proved enough to secure a share of the points, as Porto's struggles on the road in this competition continued. Vitor Bruno's side has now won only one of their last 17 Europa League away games, with a solitary victory in the league phase of this competition.
In contrast, Anderlecht has maintained an impressive unbeaten streak, with no defeats in their previous six matches. This latest result ensures that David Hubert's side remains a formidable force in the competition.
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