Mangas escapes red for studs-up tackle in Sporting v Moreirense (Video) | OneFootball

While Benfica prepares to host Rio Ave this Tuesday, September 23, Sporting has already secured three points in Liga Portugal Betclic by defeating Moreirense 3-0 in the sixth round of the competition. However, what stood out was not the victory of the Lions, but rather a play by Ricardo Mangas that could have earned the player a red card.

In the play in question, Ricardo Mangas made a reckless challenge from behind on Dinis Pinto, ending up stepping on the Moreirense player's heel with the studs of his boot. The incident earned the Sporting left-back a yellow card, but he could very well have seen red considering the severity of the stamp.

Two of the goals came from penalties awarded in their favor.

The first half of the match was marked by Sporting's lack of efficiency. Despite several chances that could have resulted in a Sporting goal, the Moreirense goalkeeper kept the score at zero until halftime.

In the second half, after already missing some chances, Sporting finally scored through Luis Suárez, following a penalty won by Francisco Trincão. The green team would benefit from another penalty in the 90th minute. Trincão was fouled again, and this time, Pote converted from the spot to make it 2-0. Very close to the end, Fotis Ioannidis sealed the 3-0 final score.

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