1 – 4
“Diogo Bezerra gave Rio Ave a shock lead, converting a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the left corner after Tamble Monteiro's earlier effort had been blocked, assisted by Monteiro whose persistence in the build-up created the opening.”
Pivotal“Luis Suárez levelled for Sporting from the penalty spot after Francisco Petrasso was penalised for a foul in the area, the striker sending the keeper the wrong way with a composed right-footed finish into the left corner to make it 1-1.”
Pivotal“Gustavo Mancha put the ball into his own net to hand Sporting a 2-1 lead just before half-time, a calamitous defensive error that compounded a miserable closing period of the first half for Rio Ave.”
Pivotal“Substitute Geovany Quenda added a fourth in stoppage time to put the final gloss on a commanding Sporting performance, the youngster capping a productive cameo after coming on in the 65th minute.”
Rio Ave
Sporting CP
Outstanding performance
Sporting CP•MidfielderRio Ave drew first blood through Diogo Bezerra's composed finish in the 12th minute, but the match quickly unravelled around them in a chaotic middle period that cost them dearly. Francisco Petrasso's foul gifted Sporting a penalty that Luis Suárez dispatched with ice-cold precision to level matters before the half-hour mark, and Gustavo Mancha's unfortunate own goal handed the visitors the lead heading into the break. Petrasso's second yellow card just seven minutes into the second half, reducing Rio Ave to ten men, effectively ended the contest — Francisco Trincão punished the numerical advantage with a clinical finish on 66 minutes before substitute Geovany Quenda added a fourth in stoppage time. Sporting's dominance was emphatic throughout: 64 percent possession, 535 passes at 91 percent accuracy, and 70 dangerous attacks told the story of a side that controlled the match even before Rio Ave's numerical collapse, while the home side's two big chances — both going begging — underlined just how limited their threat became as the game wore on.
How entertaining was this match?
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Geny Catamo replaces Luis Guilherme.
Substitution for Rio Ave: João Tomé replaces Marios Vrousai.
Luis Suárez had a missed chance for Sporting Lisbon, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but it went close and missed. The assist came from Luis Guilherme.
Luis Suárez from Sporting Lisbon missed a header from the center of the box. The assist came from Maxi Araújo's cross.
Sporting Lisbon is awarded a corner after Gustavo Mancha concedes.
Sporting Lisbon wins a corner after Nelson Abbey concedes.
Luis Guilherme's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Daniel Bragança.
Pote from Sporting Lisbon missed a chance with a left-footed shot from the center of the box. The assist came from Luis Suárez following a corner.
Sporting Lisbon wins a corner after Gustavo Mancha concedes.
New attacking attempt. Pote from Sporting Lisbon takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, which is saved by Cezary Pawet Miszta in the top center of the goal for Rio Ave.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Cezary Pawet Miszta from Rio Ave.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Jakub Brabec replaces Tamble Monteiro.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon.
Francisco Petrasso2nd YellowFrancisco Petrasso of Rio Ave receives a second yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Francisco Petrasso of Rio Ave.
Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in the attacking area.
Jalen Blesa from Rio Ave had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. The assist came from Diogo Bezerra, who provided the cross.
Jalen Blesa's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Ryan Guilherme provided the assist.
Foul committed by Francisco Petrasso of Rio Ave.
Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon won a free kick on the left wing.
The second half begins with the score at Rio Ave 1, Sporting Lisbon 2.
First half ends with Rio Ave trailing 1-2 to Sporting Lisbon.
Dario Spikic from Rio Ave had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box but missing the target. The assist came from Jalen Blesa's cross.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after Trincão concedes.
New attacking attempt. Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave heads the ball from inside the six-yard box on the left side, but Rui Silva, the goalkeeper for Sporting Lisbon, makes a save in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Diogo Bezerra with a cross.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after Eduardo Quaresma concedes.
New attacking attempt. Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave shoots with his right foot from the left side of the box, but Rui Silva, the goalkeeper for Sporting Lisbon, makes a save in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Dario Spikic.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Luis Suárez from Sporting Lisbon missed a chance with a right-footed shot from inside the six-yard box, hitting the left side.
Gustavo Mancha scores an own goal for Rio Ave. The match score is now Rio Ave 1, Sporting Lisbon 2.
Ryan Guilherme from Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon.
Marios Vrousai of Rio Ave won a free kick in an attacking position.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Luis Suárez scores for Sporting Lisbon with a right-footed shot into the left corner. The match remains 1-1.
Francisco PetrassoYellow CardFrancisco Petrasso of Rio Ave receives a yellow card for a foul.
Francisco Petrasso of Rio Ave concedes a penalty after a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Sporting Lisbon as Luis Suárez is fouled in the penalty area.
Luis SuárezYellow CardLuis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon receives a yellow card.
Ousmane DiomandeYellow CardOusmane Diomande of Sporting Lisbon receives a yellow card.
Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon has fallen to the ground, but the referee considers it simulation.
Sporting Lisbon wins a corner after Marios Vrousai concedes.
Dario Spikic commits a handball for Rio Ave.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon.
Dario Spikic from Rio Ave misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but sending the ball high. The assist came from Jalen Blesa.
Hidemasa Morita from Sporting Lisbon won a free kick in an attacking position.
Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
Sporting Lisbon wins a corner after Diogo Bezerra concedes.
Foul committed by Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave.
Daniel Bragança from Sporting Lisbon won a free kick on the right wing.
Luis Suárez's shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Luis Guilherme.
Luis Suárez from Sporting Lisbon had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but it went high and wide to the left. The assist came from Pote.
Diogo BezerraYellow CardDiogo Bezerra of Rio Ave receives a yellow card for excessive celebration.
assist: Tamble Monteiro
Goal! Rio Ave leads 1-0 against Sporting Lisbon. Diogo Bezerra scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the left corner, assisted by Tamble Monteiro.
Marios Vrousai of Rio Ave won a free kick in defense.
Pote fouls an opponent for Sporting Lisbon.
Missed chance. Tamble Monteiro from Rio Ave shot with his left foot from outside the box but missed to the left.
Pote's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Luis Guilherme provided the assist.
Sporting Lisbon wins a corner, conceded by Nelson Abbey.
Luis Guilherme's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Pote provided the assist.
Pote from Sporting Lisbon had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box. Trincão provided the assist.
Missed chance. Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard box but misses. The assist came from Jalen Blesa's cross.
Tamble Monteiro of Rio Ave won a free kick in an attacking position.
Ousmane Diomande of Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a concession by Luis Suárez.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a foul by Ousmane Diomande.
Dario Spikic's shot from outside the box is blocked.
