Sporting do just enough to beat Estoril at Amoreira (Video) | OneFootball

Sporting defeated Estoril 1-0, this Saturday, September 27, in a match for the seventh round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Despite controlling the game for 90 minutes, a solitary goal by Luis Suárez was enough for the victory. See HERE how the match unfolded.

In a duel held at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, the Alvalade club started better and scored in the 12th minute. Morten Hjulmand chipped to Maxi Araújo who crossed to the middle, and the new lion striker shot powerfully with his left foot to make it 1-0. Despite controlling the match, the Canaries could have equalized just before halftime. Alejandro Marqués faced Rui Silva, but the Portuguese international made a superb save.

In the second half, played at a much slower pace, there were few goal opportunities. Both Rui Silva and Joel Robles (Estoril) had little work. Sporting eased off, even though they only had a one-goal advantage, and Estoril managed to surprise the lion's defense.

With this victory – the seventh in nine matches this season – Rui Borges's team now has 18 points and joins Porto at the top of the Liga Portugal Betclic, but the Dragons have one less game. Benfica is in third place with 17 points.

The green and white emblem will return to the field only next Wednesday, October 1, against Napoli. The match, for the second round of the Champions League, against the team led by Antonio Conte, will be played at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium at 8:00 PM.

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