The Eagles remained in second place in the standings
In the central match of the 28th round of the Portuguese championship Benfica lost on the road Sporting with the score 1:2.
The hosts opened the scoring at the start of the game – Zhenya Katamu scored. The Eagles managed to come back before the break thanks to the efforts of Alexander Ba. And the victory for Sporting was brought by an accurate shot from Katam, who scored a double in stoppage time.
Benfica’s Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin was in his team’s starting lineup and played the entire match.
After this match, Sporting secured first place in the Portuguese championship standings and is four points ahead of Benfica.
Benfica will play against Moreirense in the next round of the Portuguese championship, and Sporting will play against Gil Vicente.
- Portuguese Championship, 28th round
Sporting — Benfica — 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Katamu, 1, 90+1 – Ba, 45+3
Removal: Eurosnes, 90+8 (B)
Source: Sportarena
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