Paços de Ferreira v Sporting: Lions must dig deep in Portuguese Cup | OneFootball

Sporting defeated Paços de Ferreira (3-2, after extra time), this Saturday, October 18, in a match for the third round of the Portuguese Cup. In a game against a team that has been struggling in Liga 2, the lions faced a very tough challenge. See HERE how the match unfolded.

In a duel held at the Estádio Capital do Móvel, the game started in the worst way for Sporting, as they conceded the first goal of the match in the 18th minute. However, the lions reacted quickly: they equalized through Pedro Gonçalves in the 22nd minute and dominated from that point on, creating several dangerous chances, but never managing to celebrate again. The halftime arrived with the score at 1-1.

In the second half, the lions slowed down again and Paços de Ferreira surprised once more, taking the lead again in the 49th minute. Sporting, chasing the deficit, managed to equalize through Fotis Ioannidis (61'), but despite several opportunities, they did not celebrate another goal until the 90th minute. The game remained tied at two goals each, leading to extra time. In the extra period, Sporting completely dominated, and managed to turn the score around in the 104th minute, after a cross from Fresneda was deflected by an opposing player into the net.

With this victory – the eighth in 12 matches this season –, Rui Borges's team advances in the Portuguese Cup, moving on to the fourth round. It is worth remembering that in the 2024/25 season, Sporting won the prestigious competition, defeating Benfica 3-1 in the final at Jamor.

The green and white team will return to the field next Wednesday, October 22, against Marseille. The match, part of the third round of the Champions League, against the team led by Roberto De Zerbi, will be played at the Estádio de Alvalade at 8:00 PM.

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