Sporting cruise past Casa Pia with a special goal on 79' (Watch the goals) | OneFootball

Sporting defeated Casa Pia 3-0, this Friday, January 16, in a match for the 18th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. After being eliminated in the semi-finals of the League Cup against Vitória de Guimarães, the lions returned to winning ways.

Playing at home, after the first half-hour of some balance between the two teams, it was Geny Catamo who broke the deadlock. At 38 minutes, he received the ball near the line, drove it into the area, and shot close to the near post, with the ball taking a slight deflection. The 2-0 came at 43 minutes again from the winger. A long pass from Gonçalo Inácio and Geny, after a beautiful reception, appeared in front of Patrick Sequeira and made no mistake.

In the second half, the green and white team simply managed the control of the game. Despite the few clear chances, Geny Catamo still put the ball in the back of the geese's net for the third time, but the play was ruled out for an offside position by the Mozambican. The moment of the night came at 79 minutes. Daniel Bragança, returning to the A team after a serious injury, was assisted by Luis Suárez and made it 3-0.

With this victory – the 21st in 30 matches this season –, Rui Borges' team now has 45 points and remains in second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto (49) is in first place but has one less game. Meanwhile, Benfica is third with 39 points and also one less match played.

The green and white emblem returns to the field next Tuesday, January 20, against Paris Saint-Germain. The match, for the seventh round of the Champions League, against the team led by Luis Enrique, will be played at 20:00, in Alvalade.

Geny Catamo's goal (1-0):

Geny Catamo (2-0):

Daniel Bragança (3-0):

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