Sporting reached the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup with distinction, with another convincing victory and another outstanding display of skill from Gjokeres, who contributed two goals and one assist.
The postponed League game in Famalicana did not affect Ruben Amorim’s team. Leiria soon realized that sooner or later the Lions’ target would appear. Giokeres gave the first warning when he fired at the post as soon as it opened. The League Two side still had a good chance to score, heading wide of the goal.
After this, the game’s story was practically created with the help of Giokeres. The Swede scored the first goal with a precise header from Nuno Santos’ corner. Soon after, the striker moved closer to the line and, already close to the penalty area, crossed for Pedro Goncalves, who was unable to stop the shot. Sporting’s chances piled up, but the game went into pause with only two goals scored.
When the match restarted, Sporting looked more lethargic and gave U. Leiria a huge chance to score. Jair, unopposed and almost from the penalty spot, conceded Franco Israel’s goal. The Uruguayan later saved another attempt from the home side, parrying Lucho’s shot. But Leiria’s momentum faded and Sporting took control of the game again and scored against the inevitable Swede. Ruben Amorim took the opportunity to freshen up the team, thinking about the important game in the next round of the championship against Braga. In the next stage of the Portuguese Cup, the Lions will face the winner of this Thursday’s game between Visela and Benfica.
Author: Filipe Antonio Ferreira
Source: CM Jornal
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