FC Porto defender Pepe Marcano once again proved that he is not just a defensive stalwart, but also a dangerous threat from set-pieces. In the match against Moreirense, Marcano scored twice, guiding his team to a hard-fought victory.

The Spaniard opened the scoring in the 27th minute, heading home a corner from Sérgio Oliveira with a powerful jump. His second goal came in the 68th minute, when he connected a cross from Francisco Soares with a powerful shot that beat the goalkeeper.

"Playing for FC Porto is always special,Primeira Liga Hotspots" Marcano said after the game. "I'm happy to help the team win, and I hope to keep up this form."

With these two goals, Marcano has now scored five times in all competitions this season, making him one of FC Porto's most important players. His attacking prowess has become an important weapon for coach Conceiçao, who often uses him as a target man in the box.

"It's important to have defenders who can score goals," said Coach Conceiçao. "Pepe is a perfect example of that."

FC Porto will now face Benfica next week in a crucial match for the title. Marcano will be hoping to continue his excellent form and help his team secure a vital victory.

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