Sporting win 2-1, go top of Group B in the League Cup | OneFootball

The Sporting women's football team defeated Racing Power (2-1) this Saturday, January 31. In a match corresponding to the fourth round of Group B of the League Cup, the green and white team returned to winning ways after the draw against Vitória de Guimarães in their last game.

At Estádio Aurélio Pereira, in Alcochete, the first half was entirely dominated by the Lionesses, who scored the opening goal in the 18th minute through Matilde Nave. In the 30th minute, the Alvalade club scored again, this time through Rita Fontemanha, making it 2-0.

In the second half, the green and white team slowed the pace and allowed a slight ascendancy to the side led by Albano Oliveira, who would go on to score a consolation goal in the 70th minute, with Motunrayo Ezekiel taking advantage of a mistake by Rita Fontemanha in the penalty area.

With this victory – their 11th in 22 games this season – the team led by Micael Sequeira now sits at the top of Group B with eight points, the same as Torreense and Rio Ave. Racing Power is in fourth place with three points, followed by Damaiense (zero).

The green and white club now turns its attention to the 11th round of the Liga BPI. Sporting's next match is scheduled for Friday, February 6, against Damaiense, at Estádio Aurélio Pereira, in Alcochete. The match will be played at 5:00 pm.

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