Sporting struggle to victory on return clash with Alverca | OneFootball

Sporting defeated Alverca, 2-0, in the match corresponding to the 10th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. In a game held at the José Alvalade Stadium, Rui Borges made a revolution in the green and white lineup after the victory in the previous game against the same opponent. See HERE how the match unfolded.

In the first half, Sporting started pressuring. The lions managed to create several goal opportunities, but once again this season, they faltered in finishing. Despite the 17 shots taken in the initial 45 minutes, the game reached halftime at 0-0.

In the second half, Rui Borges quickly made changes, bringing Fotis Ioannidis into the game. The move was successful, as it was the Greek striker who opened the scoring in the 68th minute, following a corner kick. Just five minutes later, Pote doubled the green and white advantage with a tremendous shot from outside the area. The game ended with a 2-0 scoreline in favor of the lions.

With this victory – the 12th in 16 matches this season – Rui Borges' team adds three more points in the Liga Portugal Betclic. Sporting now has 25 points in 10 games played, temporarily surpassing Porto at the top of the league (the blues and whites also have 25 points but with one less game played).

Sporting will be back on the field on Tuesday, November 4th, this time against the Italians of Juventus. The match, counting for the fourth round of the Champions League, against the team led by Luciano Spalletti, will be played at the opponent's ground at 8:00 PM.

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