Sporting lose to Porto, drop from top spot in Portuguese league (Videos) | OneFootball

Sporting lost to Porto 2-1 this Saturday, August 30, in a match counting for the fourth round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The Alvalade club found themselves two goals down and pushed hard for an equalizer in the final moments, but were unable to draw level. See HERE how the match unfolded.

In a match played at Estádio José Alvalade, both teams were constantly looking to attack and score. Despite a slight advantage for Francesco Farioli’s team, the Lions also had chances to score. Even so, the clearest opportunity came just 15 seconds in, when Borja Sainz hit the post of Rui Silva’s goal.

In the second half, the Alvalade club started on top, but against the run of play, it was the blue and white team who scored. In the 61st minute, Alberto Costa crossed from the right and Luuk de Jong appeared unmarked at the far post to tap it in. The 2-0 came in the 64th minute. William Gomes cut inside and shot from mid-range, curling the ball beyond Rui Silva’s reach. Sporting pulled one back in the 74th minute with an own goal by Nehuén Pérez. Jan Bednarek tried to clear the ball, but it deflected off his teammate.

With this defeat – their second in five matches this season – Rui Borges’s team remains on nine points and loses the top spot in Liga Portugal Betclic. Porto is now first with 12 points. Famalicão is second with 10 points.

The green and white emblem will only return to the pitch next weekend, September 13/14, against Famalicão. The match, counting for the fifth round of the National Championship, will be played in Minho against the team led by Hugo Oliveira, with the date and time still to be determined.

Luuk de Jong’s goal (1-0):

William Gomes’s goal (2-0):

Nehuén Pérez’s own goal (2-1 o.g.):

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