Stunner not enough as Sporting lose again, now six defeats in a row | OneFootball

The Sporting B team lost 3-1 against UD Leiria this Monday, January 26th, in a match for the 19th round of Liga 2 Meu Super. The green and whites were defeated once again and continue their streak of six games without scoring in the competition.

In a match held at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, in Leiria, it was the young lions who took the lead with a monumental goal by Lucas Anjos in Sporting's first approach to the opponent's goal (8’). UD Leiria promptly responded with a set-piece after a near-post deflection by Zé Pedro (11’). The turnaround for the Leiria team came shortly after, at 18’, with a striker's move by Juan Muñoz.

In the second half, the lions showed more aggression but squandered some opportunities. Despite this, the home team ended up extending the lead as the game approached the half-hour mark (71’), with Muñoz scoring again and completely ending Sporting's hopes in the match.

With this defeat – the eighth in 19 games this season – João Gião's team is in fourth place in the standings, with 29 points, the same as Torreense. Marítimo is in first place with 40 points. The next match is scheduled for Sunday, February 1st, against Oliveirense, at 11:00 AM, at Estádio Aurélio Pereira, in Alcochete.

The starting eleven presented by the green and white emblem was composed of: Diego Callai, João Muniz, Rômulo JR, David Moreira, José Silva, Flávio Gonçalves, Rayan Lucas, Lucas Anjos, Gabriel Silva, Manuel Mendonça (C), and Samuel Justo.

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