AFP - FC Porto, with a quadrupling of Falcao, took a huge advantage for the qualification for the final of the Europa League after the semi-finals go on Thursday, beating Villarreal 5-1, while Benfica has become smaller cons Braga (2-1).
After being led in scoring by Villarreal, the "Dragons" have turned the tide with their two Colombian Guarin and especially Falcao, author of a quadrupled.
Villarreal, currently fourth in the Championship of Spain, had opened the scoring just before the break thanks to a goal from Cani (0-1, 45).
Falcao equalized from the penalty spot, a few minutes later (1-1, 49). Guarin then resumed his own head strikes repelled by the pole to take the lead (2-1, 61).Porto, Portugal sacred recent champion, then took off with three new goals Falcao, the best scorer of the tournament (15 goals with this fourfold), putting himself in good position before moving to Villarreal for the second leg .
Benfica dominated the challenger Braga
In the other semifinal, the giant Benfica overcame the challenger Braga neophyte at this level, taking a slight edge before moving on May 5 in "The Quarry", the nickname of the stadium in Braga.
The "Eagles scored two goals in nine minutes to have a catchy Braga. Defenseman Jardel, recalling the memory of his illustrious namesake Brazilian prolific scorer in the Championship of Portugal from 1996 to 2003, tackles the ball successfully repelled by the pole (1-0, 50).
Three minutes later, Braga equalized in the head by Vandinho (1-1, 53), before the Paraguayan Cardozo gives the advantage to the people of Lisbon from a masterful free kick into the top corner (2-1, 59).
The final of the Europa League will take place May 18 in Dublin.
