Sporting thrash Alverca and reach the Taça da Liga de Portugal semi-finals | OneFootball

Sporting is in the semifinals of the Portuguese League Cup. This Tuesday, the team thrashed Alverca 5-1 in the quarterfinals of the competition at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. Geovany Quenda and Salvador Blopa, with two goals each, were the highlights of the match, while Fotis Ioannidis also scored. Sandro Lima netted Alverca’s consolation goal.

Match Situation

With this result, Sporting secured a spot among the top four in the competition. The other quarterfinal matchups are: Braga vs Santa Clara, Benfica vs Tondela, and Porto vs Vitória de Guimarães.

Match Summary

🟢⚪ SPORTING 5 x 1 ALVERCA 🔴🔵

 Competition: Portuguese League Cup (quarterfinals)  Venue: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon  Date: October 28, 2025 (Tuesday)  Time: 5:15 PM (Brasília time)

Goals Geovany Quenda (21′ 1st half, Sporting) Salvador Blopa (30′ 1st half, Sporting) Geovany Quenda (13′ 2nd half, Sporting) Salvador Blopa (25′ 2nd half, Sporting) Fotis Ioannidis (36′ 2nd half, Sporting) Sandro Lima (40′ 2nd half, Alverca)

How was the match?

The home team opened the scoring at the 21st minute of the first half. After a header deflection by Georgios Vagiannidis, Geovany Quenda appeared unmarked and finished past the goalkeeper, putting Sporting ahead.

Shortly after, in the 30th minute, Salvador Blopa dribbled past his marker and struck with his left foot to extend the lead.

In the 13th minute of the second half, Quenda received the ball at the edge of the box, cut to his left foot and finished low, scoring Sporting’s third goal.

The hosts turned the win into a rout at the 25th minute. Flavio Gonçalves advanced through midfield and found Salvador Blopa, who fired a powerful cross-shot into the back of the net.

At the 36th minute, Greek striker Fotis Ioannidis hit a beautiful shot from the edge of the area, increasing Sporting’s lead.

Shortly after, at the 40th minute, Sandro Lima pulled one back for Alverca, sealing the score at 5-1 for the home side.

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Upcoming Matches

Sporting vs Alverca – Portuguese Championship – Round 10 Date and time: 10/31 (Friday), at 5:15 PM Venue: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon

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