Sporting hold firm, draw with Porto and reach Portuguese Cup final | OneFootball

Into the Queen’s Cup final! Sporting drew with Porto in a goalless match this Wednesday, April 22, in the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals. The Lions made the most of the one-goal advantage they brought from the first leg and have now secured their place at Jamor.

Playing at the Dragão Stadium, Porto had the better chances, most of them coming after the half-hour mark, although the green-and-whites enjoyed more possession.

After the break, the green-and-whites continued trying to protect the result. The Dragons kept pushing forward, but they were never able to beat Rui Silva. In the 86th minute, Alan Varela was sent off for Porto for a heavy challenge on Luis Suárez. In the final play, the Sporting goalkeeper preserved the result and Sporting move on in the competition.

With this draw — their eighth in 50 matches this season — Rui Borges’ side booked their place in the Portuguese Cup final. Sporting now await the outcome of the tie between Torreense and Fafe, who only play on Thursday, April 23.

The green-and-white club return to action next Sunday, April 26, against AVS SAD. The match, part of Matchday 31 of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team coached by João Henriques, will be played in Vila das Aves at 8:30 pm.

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