Hat-trick hero propels Sporting CP against Rio Ave | OneFootball

Luis Suárez struck in the 34th minute to open the scoring, as Sporting CP beat Rio Ave 4-0. The Colombian later completed a hat-trick and supplied an assist to decide the contest.

He reacted first to a corner, turning in from close range to break Rio Ave's resistance.

After the restart, he slid a through ball into space for a team-mate to add the second (53.). He then rose to glance a header into the top left from a right-sided delivery (60.). Moments later, he swept a left-footed finish into the bottom corner from the centre of the box (61.).

Suárez finished with nine attempts, five on target, three goals and one assist, plus 12 touches in the penalty area. His movement across the front kept Leões on the front foot and stretched the visitors. He is now on 14 league goals this season.

Leões visit Gil Vicente next in the league. Rio Ave host Casa Pia.