Luis Suárez at the double as Sporting see off Estoril at home | OneFootball

Sporting Sporting defeated Estoril, 2-0, this Friday, February 26, in a match for the 24th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. After the convincing win against Moreirense in the last match, the lions continue their winning streak and remain in pursuit of Porto.

Playing at Estádio José Alvalade, a strong start was all Rui Borges' team needed to quickly take the lead. In the 6th minute, a pinpoint cross from Francisco Trincão found Luis Suárez, who appeared unmarked at the far post and only had to tap it in. The Colombian's second goal came in the 17th minute, with Morten Hjulmand chipping the ball to the isolated number 97, who scored the 2-0 with no chance for the goalkeeper.

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With this victory – the 29th in 39 matches this season – Rui Borges' men Rui Borges now have 61 points and remain in second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto (65) is in first place. Benfica is third with 55, but with one game less.

The green and white team will be back on the pitch next Tuesday, March 3, against Porto. The match, counting for the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals, against the team led by Francesco Farioli, will be played at 8:45 pm at Estádio José Alvalade.

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