Sporting v AVS SAD: Injury woes fail to stop the Lions 🦁 | OneFootball

Sporting defeated AVS SAD 6-0 this Saturday, December 13th, in a match corresponding to the 14th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. In a dream first half, where the lions practically decided the game, Rui Borges' team returned to winning ways after the setback against Bayern Munich.

At the Estádio de Alvalade, Sporting started strong, creating many opportunities, as has been usual this season. The lions took the lead with a powerful shot from Luis Suárez in the 32nd minute. Three minutes later, it was Maxi Araújo's turn to double the green and white advantage. At 37', Geny Catamo increased the lead to three goals, completing five dream minutes for Rui Borges' team.

Rui Borges made changes at halftime to manage the team, which is going through an intense period of games. The lions managed the lead they brought from the first half. Nevertheless, the lion did not slow down, and Maxi Araújo scored again just 46 seconds in. Six minutes later, it was Luis Suárez's turn to score his second, leaving the score at 5-0. The green and white team had several chances, and Geny Catamo even scored his second goal of the match in the 90+2' minute.

With this victory – the 17th in 24 matches this season – Rui Borges' team remains in second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic, now with 35 points. Porto leads the competition with 37 (one game less). Benfica completes the podium with 29 (one game less).

The green and white team will return to the field next Thursday, December 14th, against Santa Clara, in a match corresponding to the round of 16 of the Taça de Portugal. The match against Vasco Matos' team will be played at 18:345, at the opponent's venue, in the Azores.

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