"Back to the defense, just a tap!" Hwang In-beom displays 'one-touch magic'... A stunning 'debut match-debut assist' double! FC Porto crushes Rio Ave 2-0

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FC Porto midfielder Hwang In-beom (30) delivered a fantastic one-touch pass to record his league debut and first assist.

On the 16th (Korean time), Hwang In-beom came on as a substitute in the away match against Rio Ave at Estádio do Rio Ave in Vila do Conde, Portugal, during the second round of the '2026~2027 Portuguese Primeira Liga', contributing to a 2-0 victory with one assist.

Starting from the bench, Hwang In-beom entered the field in the 21st minute of the second half, replacing Dennis Guil when his team was leading 1-0. He then recorded an assist in the 39th minute to seal the win.

Inside the penalty box, Hwang In-beom turned his back on the defense and delivered a skillful one-touch pass to Borja Sainz on his left. Sainz then curled the ball into the opposite corner of the net for a goal. With this, Hwang In-beom showcased his presence by providing an assist in his league debut match.

According to football statistics platform 'FootMob', Hwang In-beom played approximately 24 minutes, recording one assist, two chances created, a pass success rate of 73% (11/15), and one shot. FootMob rated him 7.2, evaluating his performance as solid.

Previously, on the 21st of last month, Hwang In-beom left Feyenoord in the Netherlands and joined FC Porto under a three-year contract until March 2029, with a transfer fee consisting of a base 4.5 million euros (approximately 7.6 billion won) plus an option for an additional 500,000 euros (approximately 900 million won).

Meanwhile, Hwang In-beom made his official debut in the Portuguese Super Cup on the 2nd by coming on as a substitute and experienced a championship win. Although he missed the league opener on the 10th, he scored an attacking point in his second official match today, signaling a smooth start. FC Porto, who had won two consecutive scoreless matches since the season began, climbed to the top of the league standings.

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