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Zaidu Sanusi was an half-time substitute in a tightly contested draw between Porto and Braga.
With Benfica 10 points ahead in the Portuguese League, Braga and Porto battled it out for the next best. Both teams enjoyed periods of dominance, but neither could score as the game ended 0-0.
Braga played host to Porto at the Braga Municipal as they looked to leapfrog their opponents on the league table. They had the bulk of the ball, but Porto had the clearer chances in an even game.
How it happened
The hosts started with purpose and went close to scoring in the 17th minute when Abel Ruiz beat his marker and released a shot, but it was stopped by Diogo Costa.
Porto played their way into the game and had a chance of their own when Evanilson was put through on goal, but Matheus Magalhaes was up to the task.
The first-half continued in this vein, with both teams exchanging chances but neither finding the back of the net. However, in the 33rd minute of the game, left-back Wendell received a yellow card, prompting a half-time substitution. Zaidu Sanusi came on for the Brazillian.
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The second-half continued as the first ended, with both teams swapping periods of dominance but neither doing enough to turn the ball into the back of the net.
Diogo Costa had a solid game in goal but was alive to save Porto's blushes on occasion.
The game ended in a draw, with both teams maintaining their spots on the table, second and third.
Zaidu Sanusi game by numbers
Sanusi came on at half-time, and although he made some clumsy challenges, he had a decent performance.
He has 33 touches of the ball, made a tackle and a clearance, and avoided getting dribbled past.
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