Leões held as VAR confirms second half penalty | OneFootball

AVS 1-1 Sporting CP at Estádio Clube Desportivo das Aves, the bottom side earning a point after a VAR-confirmed spot kick, while Sporting remain third.

In the 47th minute Rafael Nel turned in from close range after Georgios Vagiannidis' delivery to give the visitors the lead.

Adriel kept AVS in the game with seven saves, thwarting several close-range efforts as the pressure built.

After a double change (57.), Leões found extra width, with Geny Catamo and Luis Suárez immediately forcing openings down the right.

A handball by Hidemasa Morita led to a penalty for the hosts. VAR confirmed the spot kick, and Pedro Lima converted (66.).

Deep in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time, Óscar Perea struck the right post on a late break for AVS.

Leões posted 20 attempts and nine corners, with 75.4% possession illustrating their control. AVS registered four shots on target from 11 attempts and stood firm with 52 clearances.

Next, AVS visit Nacional. Leões host Tondela.