Wayward finishing denies Sporting win (1-1), 22 second-half shots | OneFootball

Sporting’s under-19 team could only manage a 1-1 draw away to União de Leiria in the second matchday of the National Championship regular season. After their win in the opening round, the Lions were unable to claim another victory.

The home side took the lead as early as the 6th minute through Sandro Vieira. The Alvalade club reacted and took control of the match, spending much of the first half camped in the opposition half, but they only managed to equalise in first-half stoppage time.

In the 45+2nd minute, David Almeida won a loose ball on the edge of the box and played José Garrafa through. The forward arrived at the far post and, with a fine piece of technique, headed the ball into the back of the net (1-1).

In the second half, Sporting’s dominance became even more evident. They had 22 shots, eight of them on target, but a lack of finishing preventedPedro Guerreiro’sside from completing the comeback. The Lions now have four points and will return to the Aurélio Pereira Stadium in the next round to face Oriental.

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