Suárez sets up Bragança to seal Sporting’s win over Estoril | OneFootball

Sporting Sporting defeated Estoril, 3-0, this Friday, February 26, in a match for the 24th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. After the convincing victory against Moreirense in the last match, the lions continue their winning streak and keep chasing Porto.

Playing at Estádio José Alvalade, a ‘lion-like’ start was enough for Rui Borges' team to quickly take the lead. At 6’, a pinpoint cross from Francisco Trincão reached Luis Suárez, who appeared free at the far post and only needed to tap it in. The Colombian's second goal came at 17’, with Morten Hjulmand chipping the ball, finding the ‘number 97’ isolated, scoring the 2-0 with no chance for the opponent.

In the second half, Sporting began to control the result. Despite some opportunities for both sides, the pace slowed compared to the start of the match, with Suárez's two goals making the difference. In stoppage time, Daniel Bragança sealed it with the 3-0 (90'+4) - assisted by Nuno Santos, shortly after both were brought onto the field.

With this victory – the 29th in 39 matches this season – Rui Borges' team Rui Borges now has 61 points and remains in second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto (65) is in first place. Meanwhile, Benfica is third with 55, but with one less game.

The green and white team will return to the field next Tuesday, March 3, against Porto. The match, for the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals, against the team led by Francesco Farioli, will be played at 8:45 PM at Estádio José Alvalade.

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