Hwang In-beom on Bench as Porto Secure 2-0 Win in League Opener Against Alverca

South Korean national team midfielder Hwang In-beom, 29, who lifted a Super Cup trophy right after joining Portuguese professional football powerhouse FC Porto, remained on the bench for the regular season opening match.

Porto secured a 2-0 victory over Alverca with two goals scored exclusively from penalty kicks in their home match for Round 1 of the 2026-2027 Primeira Liga held today (August 10) at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto, Portugal.

Porto took an early lead just nine minutes into the first half when forward Andre Silva successfully converted a penalty kick that he earned after being fouled by the opposing goalkeeper. Porto extended their lead further in the 44th minute of the first half when midfielder Gabri Veiga calmly capitalized on another penalty opportunity awarded following a foul by Alverca's Nabil Touaizi.

With this win, reigning champions Porto made a positive start in their pursuit of consecutive league titles and their 32nd league championship.

Hwang was included in the substitute lineup but did not get the opportunity to play.

Hwang transferred to Porto from Feyenoord (Netherlands) on July 21.

His contract spans three years with an option for an additional one-year extension.

The transfer fee is reportedly 4.5 million euros (approx. 7.3 billion KRW), with an additional 500,000 euros in potential add-ons.

Hwang made his official debut for Porto as a 73rd-minute substitute in the 2026 Portuguese Super Cup against SCU Torreense (second division) held on August 2 (where Porto won 1-0), experiencing the joy of winning a title right away.

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