Sporting pile pressure on Porto with stylish win over Moreirense | OneFootball

Sporting won against Moreirense, 3-0, this Saturday, February 21, in a match for the 23rd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. After the narrow victory against Famalicão in the last match, the lions continue their winning streak and put pressure on Porto.

Playing in Moreira de Cónegos, the first half was quite balanced, but the green and whites started off strong and created some dangerous plays, especially with crosses from the left. Near the break, Luis Suárez came close to making it 1-0, but shot wide, ending the first 45 minutes with a goalless draw and little work for Rui Silva.

In the second half, Sporting wanted to decide the game early and their great start was rewarded with a goal by Francisco Trincão in the 52nd minute. Shortly after, in the 57th minute, Geny Catamo crafted a masterpiece and increased the lead for the lions with a curling shot. At the 75th minute, it was time for Luis Suárez to make his mark: the Colombian scored a stunning goal from a tight angle, sealing the result.

With this victory – the 28th in 38 matches this season – Rui Borges' team now has 58 points and remains in second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto (59) is in first place, with one less game. Benfica is third with 55.

The green and white team will be back on the field next Friday, February 27, against Estoril. The match, for the 24th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Ian Cathro, will be played at 8:45 PM at Estádio José Alvalade.

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