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Sporting lost against Porto in the fourth round of the Portuguese League; Blue and white rival takes three points from Alvalade

Sporting lost to Porto 2-1, this Saturday, August 30th, in a match for the fourth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The Alvalade club was two goals down and pressed for an equalizer in the final moments but couldn't manage to draw. See HERE how the match unfolded.

In a duel held at the José Alvalade Stadium, both teams constantly sought to attack and score. Despite a slight advantage from Francesco Farioli's team, the lions also had chances to score. Nevertheless, the most glaring opportunity came just 15 seconds in when Borja Sainz hit the post of Rui Silva's goal.

In the second half, the Alvalade club started strong, but against the run of play, it was the blue and white team that scored. At 61 minutes, Alberto Costa crossed from the right and Luuk de Jong appeared free at the far post to tap in. The 2-0 came at 64 minutes. William Gomes cut inside and shot from mid-range, curling the ball beyond Rui Silva's reach. Sporting reduced the deficit at 74 minutes with an own goal by Nehuén Pérez. Jan Bednarek tried to clear the ball, but it deflected off his teammate.

With this defeat – the second in five matches this season – Rui Borges's team remains with nine points and loses the top position in the Liga Portugal Betclic. Porto is first with 12. Famalicão is second with 10 points.

The green and white team will only return to the field on the weekend of September 13/14, against Famalicão. The match, for the fifth round of the National Championship, against the team led by Hugo Oliveira, will be played in Minho with the date and time yet to be defined.

Goal by Luuk de Jong (1-0):

Goal by William Gomes (2-0):

Goal by Nehuén Pérez (2-1 own goal):

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