This Friday, for the 13th round of the Portuguese Championship, Sporting won the derby against Benfica by 3-1, away from home, and remained in the lead of the tournament. With the result, in fact, the Lions also broke a six-year taboo without winning at Estádio da Luz.
Even acting far from their domains, the visitors started the first stage with everything. With the clock showing just eight minutes, Sarabia received a good launch from Pedro Gonçalves and hit the first time to score a great goal. At 38, almost one more came out. Pot was fired by Sarabia and hit the beam.
In the second half, the hosts finally entered the game. At 15 minutes, Darwin rose more than the defense after a corner kick and tested on the crossbar. In the next move, João Mario received a good pass from the penalty spot, but hit weak and facilitated Adán’s defense.
And the lost goal ended up costing a lot. That’s because, on the counterattack, Matheus Nunes found a great pass to Paulinho, who played with great category when Vlachodimos left to expand. At 24, it was Matheus Nunes’ turn to make his mark. The Brazilian came face to face with the goalkeeper and filled his foot to puff up the nets.
In addition, there was still time for Pizzi to score the home team’s goal of honor, in a beautiful shot, with no chance for the archer. The reaction, however, was interrupted by the referee’s final whistle.
With the result, Sporting remained in second place, with the same 35 points as the leader Porto. Benfica, on the other hand, distanced itself from the edge. The Encarnados parked at 31 points, in third.
Earlier, Porto defeated Portimonense by 3-0, away from home, with a goal by Pedro Sá (own), Vitinha and Otávio. With the triumph, therefore, the Dragons remained at the top of the championship, with 35 points.
⏱End of Game / End of the match / End of the Party
????⚪ Portimonense SC 0-3 FC Porto
⚽45 + 3 ‘Pedro Sá AG [0-1]
’70’ Vitinha [0-2]
⚽75′ Otávio [0-3]#FCPorto #PSCFCP pic.twitter.com/J5mscaAzuX— FC Porto (@FCPorto) December 3, 2021
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