Sporting win, cash in on Benfica slip and pile pressure on Porto (3-1) | OneFootball

Sporting’s U15 team beat Estoril 3-1 this Thursday, June 4, in a match for the 14th round of the U15 Championship Qualification Phase. The Lions returned to winning ways after defeat to Benfica in the previous round and moved above the Eagles in the standings.

Playing at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete, the green and whites started well and took the lead very early on. Just four minutes in, Luís Gonçalves took advantage of the space to unleash a shot and make it 1-0. In response, the Canaries equalised through Francisco David. The score did not change again in the first half.

In the second half, the team from Alvalade continued to create the better chances. After several attempts, Sporting’s goal came in the 49th minute, with Fernando Gabriel taking advantage of a loose ball and, with two touches, beating the defenders before scoring. In the 76th minute, Igor Ribeiro put the game to bed by making it 3-1 with a true work of art.

With this win — their 23rd in 32 matches this season — João Lourenço’s side now have 29 points in the table and sit in second place, behind Porto (29), who have a game in hand. Their next match is scheduled only for Sunday, June 7, against Paços de Ferreira, at 11:00am, away from home.

Check out Igor Ribeiro’s goal:

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