Sporting striker nets twice in win over Casa Pia (2-0) | OneFootball

The Sporting junior team kicked off the 2026/27 season with a 2-0 win over Casa Pia on matchday one of the first phase of the National Championship. At the Aurélio Pereira Stadium in Alcochete, the young Lions took control of the match early on and lived up to their status as favourites.

The side coached by Pedro Guerreiro, who made his official debut in charge, created several chances in the first half and eventually took the lead in the 31st minute. José Garrafa was involved at the start of the move, Duarte Rosa shot and Joaquim Pereira made the save, and José Mendes was there to score on the rebound and make it 1-0.

The second goal came right at the start of the second half. In the 49th minute, José Mendes scored again, this time after an excellent individual effort, finishing from a tight angle to complete his brace and extend the lead to 2-0.

After the second goal, the Lions continued to create chances to add to the score, although Casa Pia also threatened in the closing minutes. The score remained unchanged and Sporting began the championship with three points. Next up is an away trip to União de Leiria next Saturday, August 15, at 5:00 pm.

Afonso Redondo (Goalkeeper), Salvador Fortuna, Mário Almeida, Francisco Cabeçana, Duarte Rosa, Sandro Gamboa, David Almeida, Martim Almeida, José Mendes, Martim Ribeiro and José Garrafa.

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