Match report

Sporting CP Defeats Portimonense 2-1 in Primeira Liga Clash

Portimonense
Portimonense
1–2
FT
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Apr 28, 2018

Sporting CP secured a vital 2-1 victory over Portimonense in the Primeira Liga at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão. Bruno Fernandes scored twice for Sporting CP, while Fabricio found the back of the net for Portimonense. The win solidifies Sporting CP's position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Portimonense 1-2 Sporting CP
  • • Bruno Fernandes scored both goals for Sporting CP (23', 89')
  • • Fabricio scored for Portimonense at 42'
  • • R. Petrović received a yellow card for Sporting CP at 64'

Lineups

Portimonense

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 Leonardo (G)
  • 26 Ruben Fernandes (D)
  • 55 Rafa (D)
  • 3 Lucas (D)
  • 14 E. Hackman (D)
  • 90 Fabricio (F)
  • 30 Marcel Pereira
  • 21 Pedro Sá (M)
  • 8 F. Varela (M)
  • 11 Bruno Tabata (M)
  • 23 S. Nakajima (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Dener
  • 27 Wellington Carvalho
  • 10 Ewerton
  • 1 Carlos Henriques
  • 4 Jadson
  • 5 Ricardo Pessoa
  • 9 Pires

Sporting CP

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Rui Patrício (G)
  • 5 Fábio Coentrão (D)
  • 4 S. Coates (D)
  • 13 S. Ristovski (D)
  • 25 R. Petrović (M)
  • 16 R. Battaglia (M)
  • 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
  • 20 B. Ruiz (M)
  • 28 B. Dost (F)
  • 9 M. Acuña (M)
  • 77 Gelson Martins (M)

Substitutes

  • 27 J. Mišić
  • 40 F. Montero
  • 15 L. Agbenyenu
  • 18 R. Salin
  • 37 Wendel
  • 66 João Palhinha
  • 88 S. Doumbia

Timeline

  1. Portimonense
    19' Portimonense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marcel Pereira · On: Dener
  2. Sporting CP
    23' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Fernandes · Assist: B. Dost
  3. Portimonense
    42' Portimonense Goal · Normal Goal
    Fabricio · Assist: Bruno Tabata
  4. Sporting CP
    64' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    R. Petrović
  5. Sporting CP
    68' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fábio Coentrão · On: J. Misic
  6. Sporting CP
    73' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Ruiz · On: F. Montero
  7. Portimonense
    78' Portimonense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruno Tabata · On: Wellington Carvalho
  8. Sporting CP
    85' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Battaglia · On: L. Agbenyenu
  9. Portimonense
    87' Portimonense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Varela · On: Ewerton
  10. Sporting CP
    89' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Fernandes

Match Stats

Stat Portimonense Sporting CP
Fouls 18 10
Pass Accuracy 72% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 16
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 409 433
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 293 323
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bruno Fernandes' early goal in the 23rd minute gave Sporting CP a quick lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Portimonense's equalizer by Fabricio in the 42nd minute put pressure back on Sporting CP, but the visitors managed to regain control and secure the win through another Bruno Fernandes goal in the 89th minute.