Sporting thrash Forest as new signing bags goal and assist | OneFootball

Sporting wrapped up pre-season with a convincing 4-1 win over Nottingham Forest in a match played in the Algarve. Despite falling behind in the opening minutes, Rui Borges's side responded positively and completed the comeback. Issa Doumbia, who has been standing out in recent weeks, shone with a goal and an assist.

The English side went ahead in the 2nd minute through Igor Jesus, who took advantage of a ball recovery near Sporting's box and an incomplete save by Rui Silva to make it 1-0. Sporting's response came in the 14th minute, when Gonçalo Inácio appeared at the near post to head home the equaliser.

In the second half, the Lions grew into the game and went in front in the 61st minute. Rodrigo Zalazar was once again in the spotlight as he picked out Issa Doumbia, who beat a defender and finished well to make it 2-1. Just four minutes later, in the 65th minute, the Italian midfielder made the difference again, this time with an assist for Rafael Nel, who made no mistake and extended the lead.

Late in the match, the Alvalade club confirmed their superiority with another goal. In the 84th minute, Flávio Gonçalves played Rafael Nel in behind the defence and the young forward grabbed his second of the match, setting the final score at 4-1.

With this win, Sporting end their summer preparations on a positive note ahead of their first official match of the new season. Rui Borges's team left a strong impression ahead of the start of the league campaign, which will begin away at Estrela da Amadora.

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