Sporting let two-goal lead slip against Estrela da Amadora | OneFootball

Sporting let a two-goal lead slip and kicked off the League with a draw against Estrela da Amadora (2-2) in Reboleira. The Lions started the second half strongly and even had the match under control, but allowed the home side to fight back.

Rodrigo Zalazar opened the scoring in the 46th minute, continuing the good form he had shown since pre-season. The Uruguayan was in the spotlight again in the 59th minute, this time setting up Fotis Ioannidis for the second goal, putting Rui Borges’ side in a comfortable position.

Estrela da Amadora began to get closer to Sporting’s goal. In the 72nd minute, Antonetti pulled one back and completely reignited the match, in a move where referee João Gonçalves - who has already been heavily criticised in Sporting circles - failed to spot a shirt pull on Eduardo Quaresma.

The comeback was completed in the 84th minute, when Beni Souza made it 2-2. Sporting were unable to find the net again and ended up dropping two points after having led 2-0, starting the league campaign with a result below expectations.

The Lions will return to action next Friday, 14 August, against Vitória de Guimarães. The match, valid for the second round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the side coached by Tiago Margarido, will be played at 20:15 at the José Alvalade Stadium.

Rodrigo Zalazar goal (1-0):

Fotis Ioannidis goal (2-0):

Antonetti goal (2-1):

Beni Souza goal (2-2):

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