Match Report
3 points and 2 places separated them: Everton U23 4th with 1, Porto U23 2nd with 4. Porto U23 ranked just 9th in the league on five-round form despite their 2nd table position. In league terms the two rates read 1/2.67 for Everton U23 and 1.67/2.67 for Porto U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Everton U23 were unbeaten in 9. Porto U23 had not won in 5 games. From the last five rounds, Everton U23 held 13 points of 15 and Porto U23 2.
Haig Avenue in Southport, capacity 6,008, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Porto U23 led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-3.