Clássico sparks debate: they targeted Sporting players | OneFootball

Sporting secured a place in the Portuguese Cup final after a goalless draw against Porto at the Dragão Stadium, making their 1-0 win at Alvalade count. At the end, several figures linked to the Sporting world reacted to the qualification.

José Dias Ferreira highlighted the fairness of the tie: "There was suspense in the result until the very end. Sporting deserved to go through, won the first game fairly and held on well now. This despite Porto’s aggressive play. Debast came on very well".

Isabel Trigo Mira also, speaking to Record newspaper, underlined the team’s commitment and criticised the opponent’s attitude: "Thankfully we’re going to the final. The game was brutal on Porto’s part. They were going after the players to hurt them. It would have been unfair if we hadn’t reached the final. Rui Silva saved everything. They were warriors".

Jorge Gabriel, meanwhile, considered the match balanced, praising the approach of Rui Borges’ team: "A very balanced game. There weren’t many chances, apart from the last move and counter-attacks. Debast brought great calm. Rui Borges used the flanks and the middle well".

The green-and-white side return to action next Sunday, 26 April, against AVS SAD. The match, valid for the 31st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by João Henriques, will be played in Vila das Aves at 8:30pm.

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