This Saturday, Sporting defeated Vitória de Guimarães 3-1, away from home, in a match valid for the 27th round of the Portuguese Championship. The winning goals were scored by Sarabia, from a penalty, Paulinho and Edwards, while Estupiñan scored the only one from the home team.
With the result, Sporting went to 67 points, in second place, three behind the leader Porto, which is still playing in the round. In the next round, the team receives Paços de Ferreira, on April 3, at 12:00. Meanwhile, Vitória de Guimarães parked in sixth position, with 36 points.
Vitória de Guimarães opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, with Estupiñán. The Colombian made a beautiful feint at the entrance of the area and took it from the goalkeeper to score. After touching the defender’s hand inside the area, the referee signaled a penalty for Sporting. In the charge, Sarabia sent in the left corner, with no chance for the goalkeeper.
Better in the second half, Sporting reached the turnaround in the 25th minute. After a pass from Pedro Gonçalves, Paulinho played with lyrics and scored a great goal for the visitors. In stoppage time, Marcus Edwards received assistance from Pedro Bragança and gave final numbers to the game.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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