Sporting edge Porto to take lead in first Taça de Portugal clássico | OneFootball

Sporting Sporting defeated Porto, 1-0, this Tuesday, March 3rd, in the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals. In a match against the team coached by Francisco Farioli, played at the José Alvalade Stadium, the Lions take a step forward on the road to Jamor.

Porto started the match better, but Sporting responded and finished the first 45 minutes on top, which were marked by many duels, a lot of contact, and time-wasting by the team led by Francesco Farioli. There was also a second yellow card that should have been shown to Alberto Costa for a very harsh foul on Geny Catamo in stoppage time, but Cláudio Pereira chose to ignore it.

After the break, the tone remained the same and Sporting continued to press. In the 62nd minute, the end of a play by Luis Suárez fell to Hjulmand who, in his attempt to reach the ball, was brought down by Fofana. The Colombian was called to take the penalty and did not miss, making it 1-0 for the Lions.

With this victory – their 30th in 40 matches this season – Rui Borges’ side take the advantage in the tie, but will still have to play the second leg at Estádio do Dragão. The match is scheduled for April 22nd.

The green and white emblem will return to the pitch next Saturday, March 7th, against Braga. The match, part of the 25th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Carlos Vicens, will be played at the Estádio Municipal de Braga at 6:00 pm.

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