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FC Porto advanced to the WSE Continental Cup final on Saturday after defeating tournament host CP Calafell 2-0 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw through regulation and extra time in Calafell, Spain, as reported by RTP.
Penalties Decide FC Porto Semifinal
César Carballeira and Hélder Nunes converted their penalty attempts for the visitors, while goalkeeper Xavi Malián stopped every shot he faced from the Calafell attackers, according to FC Porto.
Calafell broke the deadlock at the 18-minute mark when Carles Domènech drove down the right flank and beat Malián with a powerful shot. FC Porto responded early in the second half when Gonçalo Alves intercepted a pass from Jero García in the 27th minute and scored while isolated in front of goal.
The hosts regained the lead just two minutes later during a power play resulting from a blue card shown to Hélder Nunes. Aleix Marimón fired a long-range shot that deflected off the back boards and bounced in off Malián’s back.
Rafa Draws Level
FC Porto missed a chance to equalize in the 32nd minute when Biel Uberni saved a penalty from Alves, and the rebound struck the crossbar. The visitors drew level at 2-2 in the 35th minute when Alves set up Rafa for the finish during another power-play opportunity.
Neither side found the net during the extra-time periods, forcing the match into a shootout where the Portuguese side prevailed 2-0.
Continental Cup Final Showdown
The decisive match is scheduled for 14:30 on Sunday, November 15, 2026, broadcast on Porto Canal. FC Porto will face Spanish side CE Lleida, who advanced by defeating FC Barcelona 6-5 in the other semifinal.
“Sabíamos que seria um jogo muito complicado,” Aimée Blackman told Sport Lisboa e Benfica regarding the intensity of continental tournament competition.
Questions About FC Porto's Path to the Final
Who did FC Porto defeat to reach the final?
FC Porto defeated tournament host CP Calafell in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation and extra time.
When and where is the Continental Cup final played?
The final takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 14:30 at Pavelló Joan Ortoll in Calafell, Spain.
Which team does FC Porto face in the final?
FC Porto plays CE Lleida, who defeated FC Barcelona 6-5 in the opposing semifinal match.