Sporting edge Braga in tough clash (2-1), but could lose title next round | OneFootball

The Sporting U15 team beat Braga 2-1 this Wednesday, June 10, in a match counting for the 16th round of the Championship Qualification Phase in the under-15 category. The Lions secured their third consecutive win, after already picking up three points against Estoril and Paços de Ferreira.

Playing away from home, the green and whites started well and took control quite early, which allowed them to build a two-goal lead by half-time. Laurindo Mendonça opened the scoring first (30') with an acrobatic strike and, deep into stoppage time, Aladje Moussa made it 2-0 from the penalty spot (40'+4).

In the second half, Braga came out determined to respond, but Sporting quickly grew back into the game offensively and won another penalty. This time, Aladje Moussa saw his effort saved by Adelino Azevedo. Shortly after, the hosts pulled one back through a long-range free-kick converted by Sene Sani (61'), but the Lions managed to hold on to the result.

With this victory - their 25th in 34 matches this season - João Lourenço's side now have 35 points in the standings and sit in second place, behind Porto (38), who need just one win to become champions. The next and penultimate match is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, against Belenenses, at 11:00 am, in Alcochete.

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