Pietuszewski Seals Porto Win Over Maritimo in Madeira

FC Porto maintained their perfect start to the league season with a 2-1 victory over Maritimo in Funchal, Madeira, on October 10, 2026. Oskar Pietuszewski scored the decisive goal near the final whistle, completing a comeback that preserved Porto's record of eight wins from eight league matches under Francesco Farioli. According to Portuguese public broadcaster RTP, Maritimo took the lead through central defender Szalai in the 16th minute.

Porto responded shortly before halftime, with Victor Froholdt equalizing in the 42nd minute after an attacking move down the right flank. The teams created further opportunities during the second half, but neither side managed to score again until Pietuszewski produced the winning strike in the closing moments. His late finish secured all three points for Porto after a difficult contest at Maritimo's home ground, the Estadio dos Barreiros.

RTP reported that Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa appeared to have been beaten on Maritimo's opening goal. Despite falling behind, the visitors recovered before the interval and continued searching for a winner throughout the second half.

Pietuszewski's late intervention proved decisive, allowing the league leaders to extend their winning run to eight matches. The result also maintained Porto's unbeaten league record, according to RTP's match report. Porto had arrived in Funchal on Friday, October 9, ahead of the match scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. local time, according to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo. Supporters welcomed the traveling squad enthusiastically, chanting for the team, while members of Dragon Force Madeira attended the reception and received autographs.

The trip also brought positive squad news for Farioli, who had 25 players available for selection. Martim Fernandes, Seko Fofana and Gabri Veiga had recovered from injuries and returned to the squad, strengthening the options available to the coach. Santiago Gimenez also joined the squad after international duty with Mexico, although he completed his first training session with the team only on Friday. Chris Smalling was included as well after making his first appearance in a friendly against Corunha during the international break, leaving him in contention for his competitive debut.

Porto's matchday squad included goalkeepers Diogo Costa, Cláudio Ramos and João Afonso, alongside defenders Alberto Costa, Martim Fernandes, Francisco Moura, Souza, Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, Dominik Prpic and Chris Smalling. Midfield options included Alan Varela, Pablo Rosario, Inbeom Hwang, Gabri Veiga, Victor Froholdt and Seko Fofana. The attacking selections were William Gomes, Borja Sainz, Pepê, Oskar Pietuszewski, Gabriel Mec, Santiago Gimenez, André Silva and Samu. Pietuszewski ultimately made the difference, giving Porto a late victory in a match that tested the leaders' unbeaten run.