Palmeiras Vs Porto Highlights, FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Verdao, Dragons Share Spoils In Goalless Opener

We’re back with another live blog, and this time it’s Palmeiras vs Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Kick-off is at 3:30 AM IST, stay tuned for all the live updates!

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We’re underway at the MetLife Stadium as the referee blows the whistle to kick off the first period between Palmeiras and FC Porto. It’s all square at 0-0 as both sides look to make an early impression.

Palmeiras midfielder Felipe Anderson goes into the book early, picking up a yellow card for a late challenge as tensions begin to rise in this tightly contested opener.

Martim Fernandes of FC Porto goes into the referee’s book in the 15th minute, picking up his first yellow card of the match. He’ll need to tread carefully for the remainder of the game to avoid further trouble.

At the 30th mark, Rodrigo Mora tries his luck with an effort on goal for FC Porto, forcing Palmeiras to stay alert at the back. Moments later, Fábio Vieira steps up to take the resulting corner as the Dragons continue to press forward.

Back-to-back fouls from Palmeiras as Richard Ríos is whistled in the 38th minute, followed shortly after by Fábio Vieira in the 39th, handing Porto a spell of set-piece opportunities late in the first half.

It’s been a scrappy, stop-start first half with both sides frequently committing fouls, disrupting any real flow to the game. But just before the break, Estevao lights it up again, cutting right, then shifting left before unleashing a strike on goal. His effort takes a deflection and flies just wide of the post. He’s clearly been the standout so far.

It’s goalless at the break, but far from dull. Palmeiras starlet Estevão came closest to scoring, while Porto enjoyed long spells of pressure. With chances at both ends, the second half promises more twists in this tightly contested clash.

The second half kicks off, game back on with everything to play for.

Gabri Veiga goes for goal in the 58th minute, trying to break the deadlock for FC Porto with a well-struck effort, but it doesn’t trouble the scoreboard.

Back-to-back fouls from Palmeiras as the match grows increasingly physical. Allan was the first to be penalised in the 72nd minute, followed shortly by Moreno, who brought down his man a minute later. Tensions are rising as the clock ticks down.

Palmeiras earned a corner in the 80th minute, with Raphael Veiga stepping up to deliver it into the box. Just a minute later, FC Porto were flagged offside as they looked to break forward, halting their momentum.

In the first minute of stoppage time, Nehuén Pérez (FC Porto) received a yellow card as the referee reached for his pocket following a late challenge.

Palmeiras and Porto played out a 0-0 draw in their Group A opener at the MetLife Stadium, with Claudio Ramos’ heroics in goal keeping the Verdão at bay. Both sides had chances, but lacked the finishing touch in a lively contest. All four teams in the group now sit level on one point.

That’s a wrap! We’ll catch you again with another live blog, until then, bye bye.