Deco and Carvalho power Porto to victory

FC PORTO lived up to their billing as potential Champions League winners with a convincing win over French champions Lyon in the first leg of their quarter-final last night.

Deco and Carvalho power Porto to victory
Wed, 24 Mar, 2004 - 00:00
Mark Scuse

FC Porto 2 Lyon 0

Jose Mourinho's men, reigning UEFA Cup champions, had diminutive striker Deco and defender Ricardo Carvalho to thank for goals either side of the interval. Lyon will host Porto in a fortnight knowing they will have to score at least three goals if they want to turn the tide.

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