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Yesterday's European Super Cup match was won by the UEFA Cup winners. In the match held at the Stade Louis II stadium, the Spaniards defeated the Champions League winners from Portugal with a score of 2-1. The Spaniards utilized their new weapon - headers - excellently in this match.
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Ten minutes into the game, "Porto" players had the first chance to score. Helder Postiga's shot was blocked by goalkeeper Santiago Canizares. Carlos Alberto was the first to reach the ball, but his shot was blocked by defender Amadeo Carboni. In the 24th minute, the same H.Postiga attempted a header, but his shot was slightly off target.
"Valencia" had their first chance to score a few minutes later, but Marco Di Vaio could not handle the ball in the penalty area. In the 32nd minute, the first goal was scored - Curro Torres passed the ball from the right flank and defender Ruben Baraja headed it into the goal.
At the beginning of the second half, "Porto" could have equalized, but Carlos Alberto's shot was saved by goalkeeper Santiago Canizares. In the 67th minute, the goal was scored by the Portuguese team. Vicente passed the ball perfectly to M.Di Vaio, who headed it into the net. A few seconds later, Ruben Baraja could have scored a third goal, but his header hit the crossbar.
"Porto" did not give up, and in the 78th minute, they managed to soften the result. The new Portuguese acquisition Ricardo Quaresma left no chances for the Spanish defense with a great move. "Porto" Lithuanian player Edgaras Jankauskas was not registered for this match.
