Sporting win, cash in on Benfica slip and pressure Porto (3-1) | OneFootball

The Sporting U15 team beat Estoril 3-1 this Thursday, June 4, in a match counting for the 14th round of the Championship Deciding Phase in the U15 category. The Lions returned to winning ways after losing to Benfica in the previous round and moved above the Eagles in the standings.

Playing at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete, the green-and-whites started well and took the lead very early on. Just four minutes in, Luís Gonçalves made the most of the space to unleash a powerful shot and make it 1-0. Estoril responded through Francisco David, who restored parity. The score did not change again in the first half.

In the second half, the team from Alvalade continued to create the better chances. After several attempts, Sporting’s second goal came in the 49th minute, with Fernando Gabriel capitalising on a loose ball and, with two touches, getting past the defenders before scoring. In the 76th minute, Igor Ribeiro put the game beyond doubt by making it 3-1 with a true work of art.

With this win - their 23rd in 32 matches this season - João Lourenço’s side now have 29 points in the table and sit in second place, behind Porto (29), who have played one game fewer. Their next match is scheduled only for Sunday, June 7, against Paços de Ferreira at 11:00 am, away from home.

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