With Rafael Nel starting, Sporting B beat Chaves in Liga 2 | OneFootball

Sporting B returned to winning ways in Liga 2 after beating Chaves 1-0 this Saturday at the Estádio Aurélio Pereira. After the narrow opening-round win over AVS SAD, the Lions confirmed their strong start.

With Rafael Nel in the starting XI, Tiago Fernandes’ side made the better start and created several chances in the first half. Samuel Justo was the first to threaten with a shot over the bar, while Micael Sanhá forced João Valido into two saves. Before the break, Rodrigo Dias also tried his luck, but his effort went wide.

The goal that decided the match came as early as the 49th minute. After a cross from Rodrigo Rodrigues and a rebound in the Chaves box, Atanásio Cunha was in the right place to finish and put Sporting B ahead. The Lions even found the net again through Samuel Justo, but VAR ruled it out for offside.

Ivanildo Mendes came close to doubling the lead in the 82nd minute, but his shot struck the post. Deep into stoppage time, Ktatau also hit the woodwork and, in the 90+13th minute, Chaves were awarded a penalty, but the decision was overturned after the referee consulted VAR. With this win, Sporting B move on to six points from two matches and remain 100% victorious in Liga 2.

The starting XI named by the green-and-white club was: Guilherme Pires (Goalkeeper), Rodrigo Dias, Eduardo Felicíssimo, Atanásio Cunha, Rafael Mota, Mauro Couto, Samuel Justo, Mateo Tanlongo (C), Micael Sanhá, Rodrigo Rodrigues and Rafael Nel.

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