Sporting B edge former Lions boss 4-3, Diego Callai shines | OneFootball

The Sporting B team defeated Portimonense 4-3 this Sunday, February 15th, in a match counting for the 22nd round of the Liga 2 Meu Super. The lions secured their third consecutive victory against Tiago Fernandes' team, the former coach of the Alvalade Club.

In a match played at the Aurélio Pereira Stadium in Alcochete, the green and white emblem took the lead at 9 minutes. Mauro Couto delivered a perfect cross to the small area, where Bruno Ramos headed it in. The Algarve team managed to turn the score around before halftime. At 35', Welat Cagro equalized and, at 40', Mateus Sarará made it 2-1.

In the second half, the lions equalized at 48'. First, Gabriel Silva hit the crossbar after a great play. Persistently, Salvador Blopa was served at the edge of the area and, with a powerful shot, scored a great goal. At 65', a penalty was awarded to Portimonense, but Diego Callai stood firm against Xavier and saved the penalty. At 71', Paulo Cardoso attempted a cross to Gabriel Silva. The forward missed the deflection, but the ball ended up going in. At 81', Samuel Justo made it 4-2. At 90+5', Mesaque Djú scored the final 4-3.

With this victory – the 12th in 22 games this season – João Gião's team is in third place on the league table, with 38 points. Marítimo is in first place with 44 points. The next match is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, against the Madeirans, at 2:00 PM in Funchal.

The starting eleven presented by the green and white emblem consisted of: Diego Callai (Goalkeeper), David Moreira (C), João Muniz, Bruno Ramos, Rodrigo Dias, Mateo Tanlongo, Samuel Justo, Rayan Lucas, Mauro Couto, Paulo Cardoso, and Gabriel Silva. Rafael Nel was absent and is called up for the first team.

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