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A pair of young athletes stood out towards the end of the match against Famalicão, with an attacking play that was close to increasing the lead

João Simões and Alisson Santos were highlighted in Sporting's last game and a high figure of the Club liked what he saw

14 Sep 2025 | 21:30 |

Morten Hjulmand was pleased with the performance of two young Sporting players. Alisson Santos and João Simões were launched during the 2-1 victory against Famalicão and were involved in a move that was close to extending the lions' advantage.

Close to the end of the match, the newly entered 'jersey 27' and 'jersey 58' made their influence on the game felt, through a play involving both. The winger began a charge down the left corridor of the green and white attack, leaving the ball for the central midfielder, but his shot went just a few centimeters from the Famalicão post.

At the end of the match and with the three points secured for the return to Lisbon, Morten Hjulmand made a point of telling Alisson Santos and João Simões that he liked what he saw and hugged both athletes, as a sign of confidence.

It is worth remembering that, at just 22 and 18 years old, the young athletes were called into the game at a crucial time of the match. Sporting was looking to secure the victory, while Famalicão was in search of a goal that would put equality on the scoreboard. Thus, the match was never close to being controlled by Rui Borges' pupils.

The Sporting thus adds 12 points and rises to second place, just behind Porto, with 15. The next match of the lions will be against Kairat Almaty, counting for the regular phase of the Champions League. The game is scheduled for next Thursday, September 18, at 5:45 pm, at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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