New Bayer Leverkusen signing scores first in Sporting's 5-1 rout | OneFootball

Sporting thrashed Racing Power 5-1 this Saturday in a behind-closed-doors friendly played in Palmela. The team coached by Micael Sequeira put in a strong performance and built an emphatic win in a test that also served to give minutes to several players in the Lions’ squad.

Among the standout performers was Ruby Grant, a signing for this season, who scored one of the five goals for the green-and-white side. The forward was included in the starting XI and has already begun to make her mark in this new challenge with the Lionesses.

Alongside Ruby Grant, Telma Encarnação (hat-trick) and Neuza Besugo also got on the scoresheet, contributing to a comfortable win over Racing Power. Micael Sequeira started with Cassie Coster, Emma Ramírez, Ashley Barron, Georgia Eaton-Collins, Madalena Marau, Andreia Bravo, Joana Martins, Ruby Grant, Neuza Besugo, Beatriz Cameirão and Telma Encarnação.

The coach also used the match to rotate the squad, bringing on Cláudia Neto, Brenda Pérez, Ágata Filipa, Miri O’Donnell, Ana Dias, Flor Bonsegundo, Carol Alves, Mackenzie Cherry, Carla Armengol and Tânia Rodrigues. The match therefore allowed several players to build up match fitness and gave Micael Sequeira the chance to test different options.

ended up being canceled due to logistical issues, with the venue and kickoff time of the clash therefore being changed. With the win, the Lionesses continue their preparations for the new season.

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